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United2Wear Campaign Launched at Queen’s Park

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United2Wear Campaign Launched at Queen’s Park

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/united2wear-campaign-launched-at-queens-park/unitedtowear2/] By Farheen Khan (December 17, 2013) – On December 10, community activists, leaders, politicians, and faith communities came together at Queen’s Park to acknowledge UN Human Rights Day and launch the United2WEAR campaign to speak out on the issue of religious

UofT Students join Muslims for White Ribbon Campaign

UofT Students join Muslims for White Ribbon Campaign

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/uoft-students-join-muslims-for-white-ribbon-campaign-2/img_9403-edit/] University of Toronto Muslim students joined in theMuslims for White Ribbon Campaign [http://muslimsforwhiteribbon.com/]and held a teach-in on Thursday evening to raise awareness about violence against women in Canada. “TheMuslim Students Association [http://www.uoftmsa.com/](MSA) is

Muslim men step forward to join campaign against domestic violence

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Muslim men step forward to join campaign against domestic violence

(December 11, 2011) – A group of Muslim men launched a White Ribbon Campaign last evening in one of Toronto’s largest Islamic Centres, the Islamic Institute of Toronto The White Ribbon Campaign (WRC) [http://whiteribbon.ca/about_us/] is the largest effort in the world of men working to end

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Break the cycle of abuse, only you can!

By Farheen Khan (May 7, 2011) – For as long as she can remember, Fatima remembers the loud voices coming through her bedroom door while she pretended to be asleep in her bed. She remembers the screams and the tears. They haunt her even today… the sheer sound of a raised

Anela Jadunandan

Muslim women engage community at town hall meeting

Farheen Khan, Rabia Khedr, Farina Siddiqui and Fatma NurmohamedBy Anela Jadunandan (April 19, 2011) – A town hall discussion titled “Community Conversations – Women in Action – Obstacles, Opportunities & Successes” attracted over 50% males to hear what the Muslim women panellists had to say. Sponsored by DawaNet, the forum which is part

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A small window into violence against women

By Farheen Khan (March 23, 2011) – As I stand in line at the nearby Tim Hortons for my morning coffee, I see the faces of many women in the line and behind the counter. I watch one woman, in particular, among the crowd of faces at the counter. She prepares

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Women Unite to Take Back the Night

Imagine walking down a dark alley at night, quickly making your way home, overcome by fear while constantly looking back to make sure you’re not being followed. There are times you walk, and other times when you start speeding up and even running in order to get yourself to

When Food Becomes the Enemy!

By Farheen Khan (January 8, 2010) – We all know that food insecurity and hunger are an issue in the city. The reason is that individuals are unable to eat foods due to their socio-economic status. There is another group of individuals that would like to eat, and can probably afford

The Unheard Voices of Women Survivors - Are we ready to listen?

By Farheen Khan (December 2, 2009) – In a world where women are sensationalized on the runway and on screen and stories like Rihanna and Chris Brown are in the papers within minutes, there is a whole other world just waiting to be discovered. It is the story of the everyday,

Hjiab, Niqab, Burqa …. I should be free to dress the way I want

By Farheen Khan(October 13, 2009) – In recent days, the issue of wearing the niqab and burqa has been raised in the media and portrayed as a form of oppression of women. The argument that has been used is that if women are being pressured to wear the niqab (face

Will the Newcomer Experience Ever End?

By Farheen Khan (August 14, 2009) – It is becoming more evident that the ‘good life’ in Canada for most new immigrants is simply a dream that may never come true. Immigrants come to Canada hoping to get the best possible life for themselves and their families. But is that really

Muslims don’t give back! Reality or Myth?

By Farheen Khan (July 24, 2009) – While working in the non-profit sector, I have heard more than once that “Muslims don’t give back.” With a large number of new immigrants being Muslims, mainstream organizations are always looking for ways to teach Muslims to give back and engage in the