Topic: Women
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All hands on decks — new classes teach Muslim women the art of DJing
Amina Aaliya Beg is using music to empower her community and turn the tables on commonly held expectations
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New tests could make endometriosis diagnosis more accessible for Muslim women
Experts still believe that more must be done to tackle period health stigma and challenge stereotypes
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Artist Fozia Ismail’s ‘love letter’ to her Somali nomadic heritage
A Song for the Xeedho — The Knot Makers is an art installation, on at London’s Whitechapel Gallery, exploring a nomadic wedding tradition at risk of disappearing
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Sisters on the Water is on a mission to get Muslim women kayaking
The group was launched to open up the sport to a whole new demographic. Hyphen joins in for an afternoon on the Thames
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‘A lot of these women fled war and trauma’: the community garden offering refugees a place to grow
The Appletree project in Wakefield acts as a vital green space for women, removing barriers to access and health inequality that might exist due to culture or religion
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How to dress modestly during hot weather
Choosing natural fabrics in lighter colours and avoiding layering can make a significant difference during a heatwave
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The simple — but life-changing — pleasure of finding your actual bra size
Going without one entirely is valid too. Like most things, the freedom to choose is paramount. None of it should be compulsory, just as none of it should cause pain
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‘My story is faith’: para powerlifter Doaa Shayea ahead of her Commonwealth Games debut
The athlete hopes her performance in the Glasgow games will challenge assumptions about who belongs in elite sport and what strength looks like
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UK could legally recognise Islamic weddings so long as couples complete civil process
Biggest revamp of marriage law for centuries would let couples express consent through established faith practices rather than standard civil wording
