ISIS’ Kryptonite? Female Warriors
In this op-ed, journalist Anushay Hossain reminds us though Iraq is a depressing mess right now, there is great poetic justice concerning those directly fighting ISIS on the frontlines --- female … [Read more...]
Islamic Fashion Setting Trends
Fashion bloggers and designers are bringing covered hair and flowing designs to the forefront, inspired by Islamic fashion. A look at this movement -- … [Read more...]
Muslim Fashion Design Festival Targets ‘Modest Fashion’
Fashion designer Nateka Pitter has founded Toronto’s International Muslim Fashion and Design Festival whose goal is to empower women through modest fashion. A look at the festival and the designer - … [Read more...]
Kurdish Female Militia Doing ‘Man’s Job’
Who are the bad-ass Kurdish soldiers, out on the front lines in Iraq, fending off ISIS and helping the United States recapture the Mosul Dam? The Kurd’s 2nd Peshmerga Battalion, made up entirely of… … [Read more...]
Wedding Culture Huge in Afghanistan
Though Afghanistan is one of the world’s poorest countries, they prize a good wedding. NPR takes you into the world of Afghan “wedding culture” including the boom in women’s 'non-modest' wedding … [Read more...]
Female Motorsport Racers in Oman
In the Arab state of Oman, three young women are attempting to break through in the male dominated motorsport racing, and are even beating them at their own game. … [Read more...]
Feminism and Islam in Indonesia
In this Voice of America radio segment, scholar Rachel Rinaldo talks about the compatibility of Islam and women’s rights in Indonesia. … [Read more...]
Tunisia’s Female Vote and Voice
Since the 2011 revolution, Tunisian women have not only participated in protests but have actively shaped national events as politicians and lawmakers. … [Read more...]
Muslim Model and Jewish Brand Unite
Controversy sparked for some, when a Muslim woman modeled the fashion wares of an Orthodox Jewish clothing company, Mimu Maxi. But not for the company’s owner, Mimi Hecht, who said -- “I find it very … [Read more...]
First Gazan Start-Up
Meet Mariam Abultewi -- the first female entrepreneur to own her own start-up in the Gaza Strip. … [Read more...]
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