Tag Archives: victim
Women & Revolution: What Does Media Coverage Mean for Eman al-Obeidy?
I had originally been intending to write about a NYTs article entitled After Rape Report in Libya, Woman Sees Benefit in Publicity. This article details the plight of Eman al-Obeidy [or Iman al-Obeidi] and examines her experience through the lens … Continue reading
Posted in Board Member Contributions, Sophie Guerin
Tagged CNN, conflict, Eman al-Obeidy, human rights, Iman al-Obeidi, media, Nic Robertson, nyts, revolution, social media, victim
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Women & Revolution: Does Victimization Prompt Change?
What I am hoping this post will do is start a discussion on the complex position of women in revolution & conflict, specifically what the moniker of “victim” and what it implies. Finally, what are the implications of this on bringing change to … Continue reading
Posted in Board Member Contributions, Sophie Guerin
Tagged Abu Ghraib, conflict, Eman al-Obeidy, human rights, Iman al-Obeidi, Lynndie England, MDGs, nyts, revolution, victim, Women
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