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A colourful scene as Indonesian Muslim women celebrate the day of the birth of Prophet Mohammed in March 2008

Indonesia

A colourful scene as Indonesian Muslim women celebrate the day of the birth of Prophet Mohammed in March 2008. Unlike countries where harsh, patriarchal interpretations of Islam are imposed, in Indonesia many women interpret holy texts and are teachers and preachers, challenging misogynist or patriarchal theology, and demanding their own human rights.