Topic: Women
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The Nordic imama leading the fight for gender equality
Sherin Khankan’s all-female mosque in Copenhagen has drawn support from a range of faiths — and some conservative criticism — with its campaign to help Muslim women seeking divorces
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Fast fashion Ramadan trends don’t fit the occasion
As the holy month approaches, many consumers are seeking simple, sustainable outfits
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Ayaan Mohamud Q&A: ‘I’ll always write about Muslim and Somali characters’
The author’s enthralling debut young adult novel tackles issues of prejudice, fear and belonging
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Shabnam Chaudhri Q&A: ‘We’re allowing racist, sexist and homophobic officers to slip through the net’
The first Muslim woman to serve as detective superintendent in the Metropolitan police talks about institutional corruption, tackling Islamophobia and the role the police should play in modern society
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Video: World Hijab Day 2023
To mark World Hijab Day, we spoke to women in the UK and Europe who told us why they like wearing the hijab, the struggles they face and their favourite colours and styles
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The problem of Muslim women and cervical cancer screenings
Healthcare professionals warn that too few take up invitations to get tested
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Peymana Assad Q&A: ‘The UK government is playing games with the lives of refugees’
The first British-Afghan elected to political office talks about the challenges many in her community still face, and what a future Labour government should do for Afghanistan
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Modest sportswear shouldn’t just be functional — it can be stylish too
Muslim women are taking advantage of new trends combining coverage with style and sustainability
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‘After my second divorce, I went on stage’
Comedian Fatiha El-Ghorri on embracing standup — and why some fellow Muslims are among her harshest critics
