Czech court rejects suit over school hijab ban
A Czech court has rejected a discrimination suit filed by a Somali refugee, who was banned from wearing her hijab in a nursing school, the first case of its kind in the EU state. “The suit which the plaintiff lodged seeking an apology and 60,000 crowns ($2,350) in compensation was rejected,” Justice Daniela Cejkova said, […]
Hijab-Clad Anchor Makes History In Canada
Ginella Massa broke diversity barriers in Canada by becoming the first woman to anchor a news segment while wearing a hijab. However, she is ready to shift the attention towards more progressive opportunities for women in hijabs, tweeting on Thursday that she was ready to bring the focus back to the important news stories she […]
What the hijab means to me
Women from around the world share their thoughts and feelings about wearing – or not wearing – the hijab. ‘Hijab makes me feel free’ Ifat Gazia is from Kashmir and recently graduated from the University of London. After the Paris attacks of November 2015, I faced an assault-like situation on Oxford Street in London when […]
Indonesia fashion designer Anniesa Hasibuan goes global
An Indonesian designer has drawn global attention with a collection featuring hijabs combined with glittering gowns and flowing tunics, defying conservative critics in her homeland who say the outfits are not modest enough. When Anniesa Hasibuan showcased her collection at last month’s New York Fashion Week, it was the first time the prestigious annual event […]
Germany plans a partial ban on the veil
German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s conservatives are to ask that the face veil be banned in schools, universities and while driving a vehicle. Regional interior ministers belonging to Merkel’s Christian Democrats (CDU) and her Christian Social Union allies (CSU) are to make a declaration on tougher security measures, including more police and greater surveillance in public […]
Five Revealing Truths About the Hijab
This article was originally published on The Conversation. Read the original article. Rio 2016 is proving not just to be a platform for sporting prowess, it is also helping to shake up some traditionally-held cultural misconceptions too. In the West, many regard traditional Muslim dress like the hijab as a sign of oppression, with women […]
Sultan: Hijab is a right, not privilege for Muslims
Sultan of Sokoto Sa’ad Abubakar III has canvassed fair treatment for Muslims across the nation. According to him, Muslims want nothing but a very peaceful and stable Nigeria The Sultan spoke in Benin City at the General Assembly and Executive National Council Meeting of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA). Muslims, according to […]
Iranian Men Are Wearing Hijabs To Protest Islamic Sexism (IMAGES)
This is the kind of thing that gives me hope for the future of the Middle East: Men in Iran are wearing hijabs in a display of solidarity with women across the country who are forced to cover their heads in public. Wearing a headscarf is strictly enforced by so-called ‘morality police’ in Iran and […]
Will basketball’s ruling body allow women to play with a hijab?
Can you play baseketball wearing a hijab? Is it safe to you and others? Will there come a day when some Muslim women players won’t have to choose between sport and faith? That’s what the International Basketball Federation is deciding this month. Lifting the ban on head coverings would be a monumental change for many […]
Headscarves, Mary and Muslims
I often wonder why the Muslim women headscarf, commonly known as hijab is such an issue for many people. There are diverse opinions and criticisms ranging from freedom of choice, as if the majority of Muslim women who choose to wear the headscarf is not doing it out of their own choice, to others chiming […]