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fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Muslim women say hijab is empowering as half of Britons believe they are pressured'

Muslim women have spoken about how wearing the hijab is empowering in the face of a new poll that has revealed almost half of Britons believe that women are pressured into putting it on.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Islamophobia isn't just socially acceptable in the UK now it's flourishing. How did this happen? | Zoe Williams

A significant portion of the British public holds negative views towards Islam, with 41% believing Muslim immigrants negatively impact the UK and nearly half thinking Muslim women are coerced into wearing the hijab.
Social justice
Women
fromIndieWire
3 weeks ago

Does Iranian Cinema Construct Its Own Cinematic Veil for Women? Pulling Back Hijab in Recent Films

Womanhood is shaped by cultural and social structures, exemplified by the significance of hijab in Iran.
fromPortland Mercury
3 weeks ago

Multnomah County Sheriff's Office Faces Lawsuit Over Forced Hijab Removals

CAIR is suing Multnomah County Sheriff's Office for civil rights violations involving forced hijab removal of two Muslim women.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Winnipeg Muslim woman felt 'humiliated' when forced to remove hijab in Toronto airport | CBC News

"The airline employee took my passport, looked at my passport, looked at me, and said that my passport doesn't match my face, so I have to remove my [hijab]."
Canada news
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

I Am a Muslim Traveler-Here's What It's Like to See the World While Wearing a Hijab

Traveling as a hijabi presents unique experiences, challenges, and joys that shape one's perspective on the world.
Women
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Why Iran 'cannot turn back time' on public hijab rule DW 05/21/2025

Iran's hijab policy reflects growing tensions between traditional mandates and women's rights movements in a changing social landscape.
NYC LGBT
fromCity Limits
3 months ago

Opinion: The NYPD's Troubling Practice of Removing Women's Hijabs at Protests

The NYPD's tactics against hijabi protestors violate religious freedom and dignity, necessitating reforms to protect civil rights in New York.
Running
fromwww.ocregister.com
11 months ago

Sifan Hassan wins Olympic marathon, makes statements on and off the road

Sifan Hassan made a bold statement by wearing a hijab on the podium, defying the ban set by sports federations during the Paris Games.
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