The issue focused on violence that researchers say has started in India and Saudi Arabia. The studies show that religion is being used to justify crimes against women, particularly those committed by religious extremists.

On Monday, 18 Indians were arrested for terrorism offences after their Muslim relatives accused them of visiting various mosques to pray with Muslims. One woman was charged with terrorist acts because she joined the peaceful protests at a mosque where others had killed several police officers. She also faces charges for throwing stones at policemen who responded to her calls to