Women’s Day

Humanity owes women its very existance. But all they are given is more heartache. Second- or third-class citizens in virtually all communities. No rights. Other than walking a few steps behind men. Isn’t it time they realise their own potential? Unhindered by society, custom or religion? And stop judging them by biological differences? Isn’t it …

HAMSA Essay Contest

I write to inform you about a new essay contest launched by the American Islamic Congress on civil rights in the Middle East. Anyone under the age of 26 can enter, and finalists can win up to $2,000 in cash prizes. The “Dream Deferred Essay Contest” (see http://www.hamsaweb.org ) challenges young Americans and young Middle …

Filmmaking Rebels

Ok, I got fed up waiting for the board of the Bahrain Cinema Club to respond to my proposal to start a videography/filmmakers group under their auspices, so I’m going it alone, starting immediately. If you would like to join, register at the Rebels site. Is your video camera ready? There are so many devices …