Claiming Equal Citizenship

While Iranian men can transmit their nationality to their spouses and children, Iranian women do not have the same right.

After years of attempts by human rights activists, the nationality law was finally amended in September 2006 by the Iranian Parliament. But as Golbarg Bashi mentions in her article “Citizenship Rights in Iran: One Step Forward, Many More to Take,” the unprecedented amendment is just a cosmetic change.

Continue Reading | Posted by WLP on June 29th, 2007

My family is originally from Palestine. However, while growing up, I lived in many places. I lived in Kuwait, Jordan, and Qatar. I loved traveling, meeting new people, and experiencing life. It made me feel alive. However, one day while I was visiting a friend in Kuwait, I met a Palestinian guy. After getting to know each other for several months we decided to get married and move to Palestine. Back then, I thought I was taking my first step into happiness. However, time would prove otherwise.

Continue Reading | Posted by WLP on June 27th, 2007

End the hypocrisy! Women must be considered as full citizens by our governments and thus must be awarded the exact same rights as their male counterparts! Women can study any field, work at any job and vote and yet, they are not real citizens!! Because this is what this issue is all about! Equal citizenship implies both men and women must abide by the same laws and duties and must be awarded the exact same rights!

Rouba Abouzeid
Lebanon

Posted by WLP on June 21st, 2007

Equal rights, including citizenship status, for all citizens leads to stronger individual self-worth and a stronger nation. The greater respect we have for ourselves and our fellow citizens, the greater respect we will have for our families and our society.

The strength of a nation is often determined by how well the nation uses it resources. People are it’s greatest resource and ALL of the people, men and women, should be given the opportunity to participate equally. Ask the nations that treat women as second class citizens, Is there any GOOD reason for denying their country the potential wisdom, leadership, insight, and economic benefits by restricting the rights of women?

Keith Beach
Jennifer Beach Foundation
United States

Posted by WLP on June 15th, 2007

We reiterate our support for all humanitarian organizations fighting for women’s rights violated. We will strive with you to change nationality laws.

Mohsen A.Aboud
Head of the Organization
The Iraq’s Independent Organization For Culture And Public Opinion
Iraq

Posted by WLP on June 10th, 2007

I am struggling to get the Moroccan nationality from my mother. I am Lebanese and willing to marry a foreigner. I want my child to remember his Arab roots both Lebanese and Moroccan. It is a beautiful blend.

Adonis El Hakim
Lebanon

Posted by WLP on June 1st, 2007