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"I Wasn´t Always Dressed Like This": Documentary Shows Experiences of Muslim Women with The Veil

by nasreenamina | May 7, 2013 at 11:47 AM

The Islamic veil is an object that tends to incite deep feelings and diverse. Its practice and meaning has been much abused throughout history. … Read More»

Featured in the International Museum of Women

by nasreenamina | April 8, 2013 at 10:55 AM

I am very happy to participate in this initiative of IMOW; it is an opportunity to showcase the diversity among Muslim women and the different areas in which we are participating. … Read More»

Why are there so many Muslim Women upset with FEMEN?

by nasreenamina | April 7, 2013 at 9:24 AM

It’s easy to Understand. Everything started with a girl who took a photo of herself in Tunisia, showing her bare breasts and a man said she should be punished for that. … Read More»

¿Is Hiyab Preventing Chileans From Accepting Muslims?

by nasreenamina | March 10, 2013 at 8:03 AM

In recent years, Islam has become the religion by choice for many Chileans. … Read More»

Statement By Arab Women’s Organizations Participating In 57th Session Of ONU On Status Of Women

by nasreenamina | March 7, 2013 at 6:50 AM

Women from the Arab region participated and continue to contribute as equal partners to men in popular movements demanding democratic change. … Read More»

Five Muslim Women' Answer to Gender Bias on Domestic Violence

by nasreenamina | February 24, 2013 at 2:40 PM

This article is in response to a post by Qasim Rashid of the Muslim Writers Guild of America titled, "The Islamic Solution to Stop Domestic Violence" published on HuffPost Religion on March 5th, 2012. … Read More»

Violence Against Women is a Choice, Not Genetically Mandatory

by nasreenamina | February 20, 2013 at 9:08 AM

In 2006 I was subjected to physical and psychological torture for several hours by my boyfriend at the time, which included be kicked in the ground and receive a "shower" of bleach on my skin. … Read More»

February 16th Muslim Women Remember Victims of Domestic Violence

by nasreenamina | February 16, 2013 at 8:28 AM

Today is Purple Hijab Day. … Read More»

One Billion Rising: Why I am Rising?

by nasreenamina | February 13, 2013 at 4:03 PM

I am rising for our right to pursue Equity and to break the culture of silence in which this misogynistic civilization we live has educated us. … Read More»