Ma rencontre avec les Maasaï / Meeting the Maasai People

Mi-juin, cap sur le Kenya pour découvrir un pays haut en couleurs et si différent de tout ce que nous avions vu dans nos voyages précédents. Avant de nous aventurer au cœur de la savane, nous passons une journée avec les Maasaï (Massaï), ce peuple de guerriers de l’Afrique de l’Est. Un moment que j’attendais particulièrement, pouvoir les rencontrer, comprendre leur culture, leurs traditions et entrer … Continuer de lire Ma rencontre avec les Maasaï / Meeting the Maasai People

Forced marriage becomes ILLEGAL in England and Wales

Here is a quick note about a new law in England and Wales criminalising forced marriages which took effect on June 16th, 2014. This law also criminalises forcing a British national into marriage outside the UK. Home Secretary Theresa May said: « Forced marriage is a tragedy for each and every victim, and its very nature means that many cases go unreported.«  Everyone should have the freedom to choose … Continuer de lire Forced marriage becomes ILLEGAL in England and Wales

Be who you want to be Iranian Ladies !

Thousands of Iranian women have been posting photos of themselves taking off their hijab or veil on Facebook ! A massive campaign has been growing up over social media. Masih Alinejad, an Iranian journalist based in London set up the « Stealthy Freedoms of Iranian women » Facebook page on May 3rd, 2014. By creating this phenomenon, Masih Alinejad wants to show that Iranian women should have the … Continuer de lire Be who you want to be Iranian Ladies !