Topic: Women
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Protests in Iran are about male violence and control of women
At a time when women’s rights are being rolled back around the world, it is inspiring to see Muslim women fighting for themselves
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“Faith is my comfort and guide through life”: Rediscovering Islam in Sarajevo
A generation of women who grew up during the Bosnian war is embracing its rich Muslim heritage
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The UK hijabis powerlifting their way to glory
These young women are using weightlifting to boost fitness levels and smash stereotypes
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London’s rooftop beekeeper
Bushwood Bees has more than 60 hives across London. We met its founder Salma Attan, collecting honey on top of East London Mosque. Photographed for Hyphen by Hanna-Katrina Jedrosz
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My Edinburgh: Talat Yaqoob
From South Asian restaurants to prayer spaces, the award-winning feminist campaigner takes us on a guided tour of her city
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My Aberdeen: Leila Aboulela
An award-winning author who was born in Cairo and moved to Aberdeen in her mid-20s takes us on a tour of the ‘Granite City’
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Halal cosmetics industry comes of age
Muslim consumers are seeking out new products that adhere to their lifestyles and religious beliefs
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British Muslim playwrights take centre stage
Meet three writers who are changing the narrative of British theatre, telling their own stories and carving out space for others to follow
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Fatima Zaman Q&A: Women hold the key to creating peace
The counter-extremism and peace-building expert says that governments have failed to understand what drives radicalisation and who is best placed to fight it
