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Reblog: Women’s March: Why use the Headscarf (Veil) as a Symbol for Islam?

Posted on January 23, 2017 by nervana111

In an article published in the Huffington Post, writer and academic Elham Manea, addressing the Women’s March asked a valid question: Why use the Headscarf (Veil) as a Symbol for Islam? She wrote: “Given the complexity of the headscarf (veil) … Continue reading →

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Women with or without headscarves should be accepted and respected in Egypt

Posted on April 22, 2015 by nervana111

Initially published in Egypt’s Ahram A call by Egyptian journalist Cherif Choubachy for veiled Muslim women to take off their headscarves (hijab) has stirred widespread controversy in Egypt. Choubachy has also proposed a “take off the veil” rally to be held at … Continue reading →

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Egypt and Working Mothers

Posted on April 13, 2015 by nervana111

 ( Photo of journalist Lamia Hamdin via Twitter) On the streets of Cairo, Lamia Hamdin, an Egyptian journalist for private Egypt station ON TV, was photographed holding her baby while doing interviews. The photos went viral on social media and … Continue reading →

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