Children & Teens
UK will not put officials at risk to rescue Isis Britons, says minister (LINK ONLY)
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Women
Academics & Education
Madrassa ousted from secondary school following lesson telling Muslim girls to have children, not careers (LINK ONLY)
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Christians
Swiss burqa ban campaigner calls for ban on Muslim prayers in public
(Local) One of the key figures behind a successful campaign to have burqas banned in the Swiss canton of Ticino now wants Muslims banned from praying in public. The move by political maverick Giorgio Ghiringhelli comes in the wake of a number […]
Children & Teens
Shamima Begum: Bring me home, says Bethnal Green girl who left to join Isis (LINK ONLY)
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Academics & Education
Kiel University bans full-face veil in classrooms A spokesman said the move was not exceptional, citing similar decisions by other institutions of higher education. But some politicians have called the decision 'untenable,' saying it undermines religious freedom.
(Deutsche Welle) Kiel University on Wednesday announced that it has banned full-face coverings in classrooms, citing the need for open communication that includes facial expressions and gestures. However, the university in the capital of the German state Schleswig-Holstein clarified that its action did […]
Children & Teens
Qld mum convicted over genital mutilation
(AAP) A Queensland woman has been found guilty of arranging her two daughters to have their genitals mutilated in Somalia. The woman, who cannot be named for legal reasons, denied she had taken the girls, then aged 12 and nine, to her […]
Children & Teens
FGM on Qld girls was ‘from God’: mother A paediatrician for two Queensland girls has told their mother's trial he believes they were subjected to female genital mutilation.
(AAP) A Queensland woman accused of arranging for her two daughters to undergo female genital mutilation claimed what happened to them was “from God,” a court has heard. The woman, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was interviewed by police soon […]
Academics & Education
Brunel University introduces sports hijab to boost participation
(BBC) Brunel University in London is hoping to encourage more Muslim women to play sport by launching a sports hijab. A 2017 study by Sports England found just 18% of Muslim women participate in regular sport, against 30% of the UK’s female […]
Children & Teens
Qld mum denies genital mutilation charges
(AAP) A Queensland girl was playing outside her grandmother’s house in Somalia when she was called inside, unaware she was about to have her genitals painfully mutilated, a court has heard. The Australian-born girl and her sister had only been in Somalia […]
Clothing
Geneva to ban religious symbols on public employees
(AFP) Geneva residents on Sunday voted for a controversial new “secularism law,” which will among other things ban elected officials and public employees from wearing visible religious symbols. More than 55 percent of voters in the Swiss canton backed the law, final […]
Children & Teens
Pressure grows to oust Christopher Chope after FGM law blocked (LINK ONLY)
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Children & Teens
Tory MP who blocked upskirting bill halts FGM protection law (LINK ONLY)
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Children & Teens
Glasgow schoolgirls join bid to end female genital mutilation in Scotland (LINK ONLY)
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Clothing
Quebec status of women minister calls Muslim head scarf symbol of oppression
(Canadian Press) Quebec’s new minister responsible for the status of women faced criticism Wednesday after saying she considers the hijab to be a symbol of oppression. Speaking to reporters after being named to the portfolio Tuesday, Isabelle Charest said the Muslim head […]
Children & Teens
Female genital mutilation: 53,000 Australians have had procedure, report estimates (LINK ONLY)
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Clerics & Preachers
The rise of the female imam in France?
(France 24) Kahina Bahloul has set her sights on becoming France’s first female imam, as she moves forward with plans to construct an “inclusive” mosque in Paris. Bahloul submitted a proposal in November 2018 to construct a house of worship known as […]
Academics & Education
We’re too slow to quash un-British practices (LINK ONLY)
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Children & Teens
High risk of genital mutilation but low prosecution in Malta February 6 is International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation
(Times of Malta) There is an imbalance between the high number of girls at risk of female genital mutilation and the low prosecution rates in Malta, according to the EU’s centre on gender equality, which is calling for higher awareness. In October […]
Children & Teens
Bill would ban the practice of female genital mutilation in Connecticut
(Hartford Courant) The federal government has long outlawed female genital mutilation on women under age 18 but cases are difficult to prosecute unless there’s also a state law banning the practice. At least 28 states have passed bills enshrining the ban into […]
Children & Teens
FGM ‘increasingly performed on UK babies’
(BBC) Female genital mutilation (FGM) is increasingly being performed on babies and infants in the UK, the Victoria Derbyshire programme has been told. FGM expert and barrister Dr Charlotte Proudman said it was “almost impossible to detect” as the girls were not […]
Clerics & Preachers
Former London imam Sheikh Abdullah el-Faisal ‘drew hundreds of recruits to terror’ (LINK ONLY)
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Banks & Banking
Muslim woman, 39, is revealed as One Nation’s shock star candidate for Parliament (LINK ONLY)
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Academics & Education
Urgent action needed to address lack of FGM awareness, say experts (LINK ONLY)
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Children & Teens
Mother of three-year-old is first person convicted of FGM in UK (LINK ONLY)
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Clothing
Some important facts before you start celebrating World Hijab Day
(Toronto Sun) It is time again for us to politely ignore World Hijab Day. This day allotted to the hijab — a regressive, patriarchal and cumbersome garment — has been observed every February 1 since 2013. The farce has spread to many […]
Clothing
Head of Alberta newcomer agency under fire for social media post on face veils 'Full face covering in public is a notch too far,' Frank Bauer wrote on Facebook in 2017
(CBC) The head of an Alberta organization for refugees is under fire after publicly suggesting 15 months ago that Muslim women should not fully cover their faces in public. Frank Bauer, executive director of the Red Deer-based Central Alberta Refugee Effort (CARE) […]
Academics & Education
Muslim school will not allow girls to eat lunch until after boys have finished, Ofsted chief says (LINK ONLY)
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Children & Teens
Slough Borough Council pledges support to the #EndFGM campaign (LINK ONLY)
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Children & Teens
Bill would ban female genital mutilation procedures in North Carolina
(Winston-Salem Journal) N.C. Sen. Joyce Krawiec introduced a bill on Wednesday that would ban female genital mutilation in the state. Krawiec, R-Forsyth, said she filed Senate Bill 9 “because we must protect our girls from this abuse of being mutilated … and […]
Academics & Education
CAQ government wants to know how many teachers wear religious symbols Civil servants try to gather info as CAQ prepares religious symbols legislation
(CBC) Quebec’s Education Ministry is trying to find out how many people its plan to ban teachers from wearing religious symbols will affect. The ministry has asked school boards whether they have a record of how many staff wear a religious symbol […]
Banks & Banking
One Nation’s Mark Latham to push for a burqa ban in all Sydney’s banks, airports and government buildings if he wins a seat in Parliament (LINK ONLY)
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Children & Teens
Scotland looks to introduce FGM protection orders (LINK ONLY)
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Clothing
Suit dismissed: Judge says Muslim woman didn’t show that her constitutional rights were violated
(Tulsa World) A judge has dismissed a Muslim woman’s civil rights lawsuit after finding that her complaint failed to meet the legal burden to show that Tulsa County sheriff’s deputies violated her constitutional rights when they refused to let her enter the […]
Islamic Law
Council of Europe: ‘Judicial’ activities of Sharia councils in UK a cause for concern
(Scottish Legal News) The Parliamentary Assembly of the 47-nation Council of Europe has expressed concern about the “judicial” activities of “Sharia councils” in the UK and has recommended that barriers to Muslim women’s access to justice be removed. A resolution adopted last […]
Demonstrations
Former Women’s March leader upbraids ‘antisemite’ Linda Sarsour for posting article claiming Jews are waging war on black people
(Algemeiner) Anti-Israel activist and [Women’s] March co-chair Linda Sarsour was excoriated as an “antisemite” on Sunday by a former ally who once headed the DC chapter of the popular political movement. Mercy Morganfield, who is also the daughter of famed American blues singer-songwriter Muddy […]
Demonstrations
On day of Women’s March, Sarsour rejects Farrakhan’s anti-Semitism and defends BDS
(JTA) Linda Sarsour defended the legality of the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement against Israel during her speech on stage in Washington, D.C., at the third Women’s March. Her critique of anti-BDS laws came hours after rejecting the anti-Semitic statements of Louis […]
Demonstrations
Women’s March releases agenda that blasts pro-Israel legislation Progressive group calls anti-Boycott, Divestment Sanctions bills threat to free speech
(Washington Times) The Women’s March kicked off Saturday in Washington, D.C., shortly after leaders released a sweeping policy document that includes opposition to legislation targeting the anti-Israel Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement. The 71-page Women’s Agenda took a stand against anti-BDS bills, […]
Children & Teens
Police called in after scout group run from mosque is linked to Islamic extremist and Holocaust denier (LINK ONLY)
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Gender Separation
Muslim organisation calls for rethink on unisex toilets after family enters private showers
(ABC-Australia) A lack of female-only, closed door public showers at a popular Sunshine Coast beach has prompted a Muslim organisation to call for councils to consider religious beliefs when designing infrastructure after a family used the amenities at a members-only surf club […]
Marriage
Polygamy harms Muslim women and Canada should not tolerate it
(Toronto Sun) Will Canadian Muslim women soon have their own #MeToo movement? A headline for a CBC Fifth Estate online story reads: “A man cannot do that to a woman: Why polygamy in Canadian Muslim community could be another #MeToo moment.” The […]
Forced & Underage Marriage
‘Lack of awareness’ around forced marriage law
(BBC) Potential victims in areas where forced marriage is prevalent are unaware it is a crime, a charity has said. While legislation has seen a rise in people reporting concerns, campaigners said there was a “worrying split” with some victims and families […]
Books
Representative Ilhan Omar signs memoir book deal, will cover journey from refugee to congresswoman
(Forbes) Newly sworn-in Representative Ilhan Omar of Minnesota has sold her debut memoir This Is What America Looks Like to Dey Street Books. According to the deal’s announcement in Publishers Marketplace, the book “chronicles her journey fleeing war in Somalia as a […]
Demonstrations
Rabbis torn about Women’s March, despite secret meeting with Sarsour, Mallory
(Forward) Last week, 13 prominent rabbis held a secret meeting — with Tamika Mallory and Linda Sarsour, leaders of the Women’s March. The reason: to try to decide whether the rabbis and their congregations should attend the third annual march, scheduled for […]
Academics & Education
Western offers women’s-only gym hours to ensure safety and accessibility Officials say they 'can’t provide full privacy' in the space
(CBC) Western University’s Student Recreation Centre is offering women a segregated fitness and recreation space to ensure they feel “safe and included” accessing the gym on campus. The pilot project, which launches Tuesday, was initiated after some women shared concerns with the […]
Academics & Education
Inquiry as Islamic channel Peace TV urges pushing girls into marriage (LINK ONLY)
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Clothing
Boris Johnson admits he would repeat heavily criticised burka remarks
(LBC) Boris Johnson admits he would repeat heavily criticised descriptions of women wearing burkas as “letterboxes” or “bank robbers.” The former foreign secretary [said] that he did not believe he brought about an anti-Muslim rhetoric by comparing women who wear burkas to […]
Clerics & Preachers
A man ‘cannot do that to a woman’: Why polygamy in Canadian Muslim community could be another #MeToo moment Possibility of prison sentence of up to 5 years not a deterrent for some Muslim men
(CBC) Zaib’s life began to unravel with an unexpected phone call from her husband in early 2018. He told her he had married a second wife, an announcement that took the Toronto woman by surprise. “I went into shock mode. I was […]
Children & Teens
These two women want to bring accountability to local mosques Abuse in the Muslim community is rarely discussed. But Alia Salem and Huma Yasin want to change that — starting with resources for victims.
(D Magazine) In August of 2017, Alia Salem and Huma Yasin decided to launch something for Muslim parishioners to go for help. They’d seen enough. An imam in Irving had been accused of “sexually grooming” an 18-year-old congregant, beginning when she was […]
Demonstrations
Southern Poverty Law Center quietly joins the roster of big groups walking away from the Women’s March The SPLC calls the Nation of Islam a hate group. The leaders of the Women’s March kept praising its leader.
(Daily Beast) The Southern Poverty Law Center will not partner with the Women’s March this year, the Daily Beast has confirmed. Jen Fuson, a spokeswoman for the SPLC, said “other projects were a priority,” but added they would continue to be involved […]
Clothing
‘You look scary’: Muslim family describes discrimination at Virginia hospital A prominent Muslim family went to a hospital after the birth of a newborn baby. They say the staff humiliated them
(WRC) A Muslim family went to a hospital in Northern Virginia to celebrate a joyous occasion: the birth of a newborn baby. But they say hospital staff humiliated them by telling them they looked “scary,” and threatened to kick them out. Visiting […]