Friday Links | April 1, 2011

• Eman al Obeidy’s family speaks out about her rape, her detainment, and Libya’s regime. Al Obaidy has now been charged for defamation.

• The National profiles other women who are working against Qaddafi’s regime.

• Women will not be allowed to vote in Saudi Arabia’s long-delayed municipal elections.

• A 14-year-old girl was raped and then died during lashings she received as punishment. May Allah give her peace and justice.

• Over 70 Lebanese and Saudi women have filed a lawsuit against Tawhid Party leader Wiam Wahhab for comparing Muslim women’s veils to black trash bags.

• AltMuslimah examines the gender dynamics within the Tablighi Jamaat.

• A 12-year-old Muslim boy in New York assaulted a female Muslim classmate and attempted to rip her hijab off.

• Sakineh Ashtiani has a new lawyer.

• On Islamic feminism in Saudi Arabia.

• More coverage of the British Muslim woman aiming to represent the U.K. as Miss Universe.

• The Deccan Chronicle profiles the Centre for Equity and Inclusion, which aids marginalized Muslim women in India showcase their creative skills for profit.

• elan profiles the sisters behind a new online hijab boutique. AltMuslimah interviews another “modest clothing” designer.

• On the role of feminism in the Middle Eastern uprisings.

• Kashmiri women pick up combat sports like tae kwon do and kung fu.

• An analysis of women in Hausa proverbs.

If you see news about Muslim women from this week that we haven’t covered, feel free to post links in the comments!