Topic: Women
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‘I had to eat my mother-in-law’s leftovers’: the hidden stories of in-law abuse
Some Muslim women experience years of exploitation and violence at the hands of their parents-in-law. Now campaigners are calling for more awareness of the issue
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Cerysh Sadiq Q&A: ‘Many Muslim women neglect their health’
Alimah and medical researcher Cerysh Sadiq discusses her involvement in a life-saving scheme to improve cancer screening uptake among women
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Hannah Abdule Q&A: ‘There are not enough spaces for Muslim women in the arts’
Award-winning British-Somali artistic director and producer Hannah Abdule discusses her upcoming shows and her theatre collective for Black women
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High-end hijab-friendly hair salons are finally here
The days of hijabis having to choose between protecting their modesty or getting their hair done in a quality salon seem to be over
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Maysoon Zayid Q&A: ‘I became a comedian because I was a drama queen’
The comedian on the discrimination she’s faced as a Palestinian-American since 7 October
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How doulas are helping to tackle inequality in maternity care
Research shows Muslim women are more likely to face discrimination during childbirth
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‘It causes us so much suffering’: are attitudes finally changing around period shame?
Many menstruating women grow up in households where periods are still seen as shameful. But a new generation is pushing back against the stigma
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My Ramadan: Beth Botham
As a recent convert to Islam, Beth Botham is documenting her first Ramadan through TikTok, sharing her spiritual journey with her online community
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My Ramadan: NHS doctor Khadijah Garkuwa
This Ramadan is Khadijah Garkuwa’s first as a junior A&E doctor. Here, she talks about balancing the demands of her work with fasting, prayer and contemplation
