Muslim Women News

Maysaa Sabrine appointed as Syria’s first female central bank governor Syria’s new leadership has appointed Maysaa Sabrine, a former deputy governor of the Syrian central bank, as the institution’s first female governor in its more than 70-year history.

Maysaa Sabrine appointed as Syria’s first female central bank governor #muslimwomen #womeninfinance saudigazette.com.sa/article/6482...

‘Something has been taken away’: Pakistan’s well-kept FGM secret Pain. Betrayal. Nightmares. For thousands of Pakistani women, genital mutilation is a reality rarely talked about.

Mariam belongs to Pakistan’s Dawoodi Bohras, a sect of Shia Muslims mostly from the Gujarat region, among whom FGM is a common practice #FGM #VAWG www.aljazeera.com/amp/features...

In South Africa, the Divorce Act of 1979 has been amended to recognise Muslim marriages which means the interests of Muslim women and children will be safeguarded in the case of death or dissolution of a marriage www.gov.za/blog/women-a...

Muslim artist Mahbuba Maqsoodi makes history in Germany – DW – 12/01/2024 The first female artist ever to have an artwork chosen for the special German Christmas stamp was born in Afghanistan, and lives in Munich. The stamp is the first to feature artwork made by a contempo...

The first female artist ever to have an artwork chosen for the special German Christmas stamp is a Muslim woman amp.dw.com/en/muslim-ar... #muslimwomen #afghanwomen

Transcript: Listen to the Salam Stars, Milwaukee’s all-Muslim girls basketball team The Salam Stars, Milwaukee's all-Muslim girls basketball team, is the subject of a new graphic novel.

US: Salam Stars, Milwaukee’s all-Muslim girls basketball team www.wpr.org/news/transcr...

Interesting article about post-revolution Iranian cinema and its portrayal of women and intimacy.

Morocco’s Legal Reforms and Social Protection Key to Empowering Women, Minister Says During the 22nd regular meeting of the Executive Council of the Arab Women Organization (OFA) in Cairo, the Minister of Solidarity, Naima Ben Yahia, spoke about Morocco's ongoing efforts to advance ge...

Moroccan feminism can be traced back to the 1940s. Despite progress since - more reforms needed such as the review of the family code and penal laws #16daysOfActivism moroccoworldnews.com/2024/11/3666...

Women arrested by Taliban for begging report rape and killings in Afghan jails Draconian new laws allow mass incarceration of women and children forced to beg because of work ban

Women detained under Taliban anti-begging laws report sexual abuse, torture, forced labor, and witnessing children being beaten in prison. www.theguardian.com/global-devel...

Afghan women turn to entrepreneurship under Taliban Though some businesses are a lifeline, salaries cannot cover all costs and many women are still stalked by economic hardship.

Women are so creative and resilient! Even under Taliban rule, some Afghan women have managed to set up small businesses and are even the main breadwinners #afghanwomen www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/11...

World feminism in crisis: Palestine and the betrayal of solidarity Palestinian women have been failed by the feminist movement overall, argues MARYAM ALDOSSARI, calling for a return to principled solidarity instead of selective outrage and dehumanising narratives

On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, I wrote about Palestinian women and the betrayal of the feminist movement in their supposed solidarity. morningstaronline.co.uk/article/worl...

Afghanistan's Nila Ibrahimi wins Children’s Peace Prize - BBC News Nila Ibrahimi won the International Children's Peace Prize for her work giving Afghan girls a voice.

17 year old refugee Nila Ibrahimi, who set up website to tell stories of Afghan girls wins the International Children’s Peace Prize #afghangirls #vawg www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Muslim women are often more tolerant than men Muslim women from African countries are more tolerant than Muslim men in many areas. This is the result of a survey conducted by the Documentation ...

Not sure what the point of this study is - isn’t that the case in all societies and faiths that men are less tolerant, want to control women’s bodies and also drive extremism / hatred #muslimwomen www.krone.at/3600260

Cafe owned and run by women makes a statement in Indonesia ‘Now is the time for change,’ says owner of cafe in conservative Aceh province, where running a coffee shop is seen as a man’s job.

Qurrata Ayuni opened ‘Morning Mama’ a woman-run cafe in the capital of Indonesia's most conservative province to create a space that caters to women amp.scmp.com/lifestyle/fo...

Abida Sultaan: India's 'rebel' Muslim princess who shot tigers and drove a Rolls-Royce - BBC News Abida Sultaan defied stereotypes around women in general and Muslim women in particular.

Abida Sultaan was the rebel Princess of Bhopal. She challenged stereotypes. She refused to be veiled, wore her hair short and was an ace polo player. She also wrote about her sexual trauma in her marriage #muslimwomen www.bbc.com/news/article...

Women entrepreneurs only own 26pc of bank accounts: SBP KARACHI: Banks have disbursed approximately Rs24 billion to over 20,000 women-led businesses in more than four months of the current fiscal year, aiming to support women entrepreneurs in Pakistan,...

Women entrepreneurs in Pakistan currently make up less than 10 per cent of total borrowers and hold only 26 per cent of bank accounts even though they drive innovation & economic growth #womeninbusiness www.thenews.com.pk/print/125281...

Women-run Bilan Media is defying stereotypes and challenging taboos in Somalia Somalia is one of the world's most dangerous countries for journalists. In its highly conservative society, women largely are expected to stay at home and avoid public life. The country's first all-wo...

Somalia’s first all-women news outlet telling impactful stories that other journalists might not fully capture #muslimwomen #somalia ijnet.org/en/story/wom...

Women chair 13.3% of audit committees in UAE listed firms: report The findings of the report focused on women executives represent a significant step toward enhancing inclusivity in corporate governance

UAE’s commitment to increasing gender diversity at senior levels of governance is giving results with rising numbers of women in influential board positions #womeninbusiness gulfbusiness.com/women-on-aud...

The campaign breaking stereotypes about Muslim women "We're no different to any other woman on this planet."

"Just CHILL New Zealand, we've got this". New campaign to challenge Islamophobia launched by Islamic Women’s Council #Islamophobia #muslimwomen www.1news.co.nz/2024/11/08/t...

A commemorative postage stamp from Pakistan featuring a sketched portrait of Abadi Bano Begum, also known as Bi Amman, under the title "Pioneers of Freedom." The stamp is cream colour. She is depicted wearing a traditional headscarf that frames her face, symbolizing her cultural identity and status. The portrait is in a simple, linear style, emphasizing her dignified expression. Text at the top reads "Pioneers of Freedom - Bi Amma" with her lifespan noted as "(1850–1924)." The bottom of the stamp displays "Pakistan" in both English and Urdu.

Bi Amma (1850-1924) was a prominent voice in the Indian independence movement.
She was one of the first Muslim women to actively take part in politics and was part of the movement to free India from the British Raj.

Phone documentary details struggles of Afghan women under Taliban A rare glimpse into the Taliban's oppression and its impact on Afghan women is revealed in the smartphone-filmed documentary Bread & Roses.

Bread & Roses documentary provides a rare inside account of how the Taliban are impacting on Afghan women - produced by actress Jennifer Lawrence and Malala #afghanwomen www.newarab.com/news/new-doc...

Women In War – Palestine: Inside the Kuwait exhibition raising funds for Palestinian women Over 100 artists showcased support for Palestinian women in Kuwait's Women in War – Palestine exhibition, featuring 200 artworks and raising funds for civilians

Over 100 artists showcased support for Palestinian women in Kuwait's Women in War – Palestine exhibition, featuring 200 artworks to raise funds #palestinianwomen www.newarab.com/features/ins...

Forgotten pioneer of British Islam Fatima Cates is being written back into history More than a century after her death, the rediscovery of an important Victorian figure is inspiring new generations

Fatima Cates, who died 123 years ago, was an early convert to Islam in Victorian Britain and an advocate for women at a time when their rights were restricted hyphenonline.com/2024/11/18/f...

MWNUK launch Amal safety app in memory of Fawziyah Javed By Shameem Shakat-Hussain (Operations Director of Muslim Women's Network UK)Last week marked 3 years since Fawziyah Javed and her unborn baby were murdered by her husband, Kashif Anwar, on 2nd Septem....

Safety app called Amal for victims of abuse - provided information, options for recording incidents and contacting the Muslim Women’s Helpline (UK only) directly www.mwnhub.com/read-detail.... #domesticabuse #vawg

Clinics to ‘cure’ unveiled women is a chilling development in Iran #iranianwomen amp.theguardian.com/global-devel...

Saudi artist Fatimah Al-Nemer discusses her female-centric works and the ‘universe within’ Arab women DUBAI: Saudi artist Fatimah Al-Nemer has devoted herself to depicting narratives of women through her multimedia art, which merges collage, photography and tapestry. From childhood, her life was shape...

Saudi artist Fatimah Al-Nemer discusses her female-centric works and the ‘universe within’ Arab women

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Despite the obstacles, Muslim women play an active role in peacebuilding As Interfaith Week and Islamophobia Awareness Month coincide, Maha Akeel looks at the role Muslim women play in peacebuilding, and whether cultural and religious factors impact Muslim women's involvement around the world.

What role do Muslim women play in peacebuilding and what obstacles do they face? blogs.lse.ac.uk/religionglob... #muslimwomen #peacebuilding #Afghanistan #Sudan

Muslim women feel stereotyped in media and advertising - report - A new report has shown that few Muslim women feel they are represented positively in ads, and more than half feel stereotyped in ads & media.

Brands are missing out on Muslim female customers! A new report shows that only one in five Muslim women (19%) feel brands represent them positively in advertising mediashotz.co.uk/muslim-women... #muslimwomen #muslimstereotypes

British Muslim women living in fear as hate surges after riots | The National Females are scared to wear the hijab or even leave their homes after widespread UK unrest

British Muslim women living in fear as hate surges after riots. www.thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2024... #muslimwomen #islamophobia