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Women’s Right to Freedom of Choice: Commentary on the Niqab Ban

Posted on April 26, 2011 by hebah ahmed — 5 Comments ↓

by Hebah Ahmed –USA– This article originally appeared on Silent Heroes, Invisible Bridges, an Istanbul-based not-for-profit media organization that promotes peaceful co-existence amongst nations, cultures, and religions. WIP Contributor Alia Turki Al-Rabeo is a founding member of the website which…

What Women Want

Posted on June 23, 2010 by hebah ahmed — 6 Comments ↓

Repeatedly, Muslim women have defied the stereotypes and proven that modest dress is their choice and a right they are fighting for from their governments, their societies, and yes, even from their husbands. Many of the women who cover the…

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