Men's rights

In South Africa, funny hats mark boys’ circumcision, transition to manhood

South African tribes have long had traditions with respect to circumcising their men — typically happening around their 18th birthday. And while more organizations are criticizing the timing and methodology, if not the practice entirely, the tribal groups hold firm to their customs.

As legality of circumcision is debated, U.S. group recommends the practice

Health & Medicine

German Jews and Muslims outraged over ban on circumcisions

Circumcision campaign, to fight HIV, underway in Zimbabwe

Circumcision and AIDS in Uganda

Health & Medicine
Seniors at COSAT

School Year Blog: Real Men Get Circumcised, Then Wear Hilarious Hats

Arts, Culture & Media

Many cultures have ceremonies that mark the transition from boyhood to manhood. But not all include sleep deprivation, circumcision, and a golf hat.

Political Cartoons Take on Women’s Rights Following Gang Rape in Delhi

Arts, Culture & Media

The gang rape in India has refocused interest in women’s rights and gender quality. One place those issues are showing up are in political cartoons.

The World

India Street Protests Inspire Women’s Rights Advocates in Pakistan

Conflict & Justice

A prominent attorney in Pakistan, Hina Jilani, says Indian street protests have empowered women’s rights advocates there, and reminded the Pakistani public to take a more active role, and not leave social action to small groups of activists.

Botswana’s Infant Circumcision Campaign

Arts, Culture & Media

Officials in Botswana are promoting infant circumcision in a campaign to reduce the spread of HIV.

The World

Circumcising more than One Million Men in Zimbabwe

Arts, Culture & Media

Zimbabwe is planning to circumcise more than a million men in seven years in a effort to reduce the spread of HIV.