Tag: oppressed women
Muslim Women and Islamic Law: Myths and Realities
Headline news often fills us with fearful images of Islam—pictures of heavily veiled women subject to radical implementations of “Islamic law” ranging from amputations...
Melania Trump minds Vatican protocol in veil decision
VATICAN CITY (CNN) - Melania Trump has dutifully considered every outfit she has worn during her first trip abroad as first lady -- her...
Miss Minnesota Contestant Wears Muslim Headpiece, Burkini
A -19-year-old Somali-American beauty queen became the first woman to wear a burkini and hijab during the Miss Minnesota pageant over the weekend. Halima...
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'...
‘Sold like cows and goats’: India’s slave brides
The first time Muklesha was sold, she was just 12 years old. Her buyer was a man in his 70s.
Marriage and a baby quickly...
Indian PM Criticizes Controversial Muslim Divorce Law
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized Monday a controversial Muslim divorce law that has divided politicians and religious leaders in the country. Modi said...
Speakers blame society for injustices against women
Speakers at a seminar on women rights here the other day said the Pakistani society had given dominating powers to men to exploit women,...
Are Muslim Women Oppressed? You Decide.
Are Muslim women oppressed? Please take a look at this short video, which addresses some of the main issues that are concerning to those...
