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IWD: Same Sexism Different Costume

Posted by Maryam Namazie
On March 8, 2021
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The ‘modesty costume’ in Margaret Atwood’s dystopian novel ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ has rightly become a symbol for women’s protests. Just don’t forget. In real life, this costume is called the #hijab and many #women are imprisoned or attacked for refusing to wear it. Like in #Iran. #SameSexismDifferentCostume #ResistGilead #ResistIslamicTheocracy #8March #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2021 لباس عفت در […]

Maryam Namazie’s Review of Prey: Immigration, Islam and the Erosion of Women’s Rights by Ayaan Hirsi Ali, Evening Standard, 27 February 2021

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On February 27, 2021
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Prey, review by Maryam Namazie, Evening Standard, 27 February 2021 In her new book , the Somali-born critic of Islam appears more concerned with defending the criminalisation of migration than finding solutions to end the rise in sexual violence against women in the UK and Europe, says Maryam Namazie Ayaan Hirsi Ali is a Somali-born […]

In Defence of French Secularism with Maryam Namazie, Byline TV, 16 February 2021

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On February 17, 2021
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The Left’s Problem with Islamism with Maryam Namazie, Byline TV, 16 February 2021

#StopVirginityTest

Posted by Maryam Namazie
On February 16, 2021
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#StopVirginityTest #stopart488 #Maroc #Iran http://traditionalvirginitytest.com We fully support Mouvement Alternatif pour les Libertés Individuelles – Maroc and Ibtissame Betty Lachgar in their launch of the “Traditional Virginity Test” campaign, introducing sets of blank bed sheets that denounce and fight the demeaning ritual of ‘virginity testing’. • There is no scientific evidence of a woman’s virginity1. […]

Women Leaving Islam: Stories of Courage and Change (with Maryam Namazie), The Thinking Atheist, 9 February 2021

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On February 9, 2021
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Women Leaving Islam: Stories of Courage and Change (with Maryam Namazie), The Thinking Atheist, 9 February 2021

Maryam Namazie, Human Rights Activist, Meenal’s World, 6 February 2021

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On February 7, 2021
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Maryam Namazie, Human Rights Activist, Meenal’s World, 6 February 2021 Maryam’s work has focused on human rights violations against refugees, and has actively campaigned against sharia law. Maryam became well known for her critique of the treatment of women under Islamic regimes. We talk about her family history and her views on the right to […]

Women Leaving Islam – New Film Premiere on 1 February, World Hijab Day

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On February 1, 2021
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Women Leaving Islam, a new film by CEMB, premiered on 1 February as a challenge to #WorldHijabDay and religious modesty rules. You can watch the film here. In this powerful film, six ex-Muslim women activists share their moving stories of growing up in Muslim families and Muslim-majority countries and the violence, loss and shunning they […]

Hijab Day is like FGM or Breast-Ironing Day – a celebration of misogyny and sexism

Posted by Maryam Namazie
On January 31, 2021
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Maryam Namazie’s remarks as challenge to World Hijab Day: Hijab Day is like FGM or Breast-Ironing Day – a celebration of misogyny and sexism Other brilliant speakers at the event were: Farideh Arman, Jenny A Wenhammar, Lilith Khannum, Mina Ahadi, Rana Ahmad, Sarabi and Shahad. #WomenLeavingIslam #FromHijabToFreedom #NoForcedHijab #NoHijabDay #FreeFromHijab

Challenging World Hijab Day, 1 February

Posted by Maryam Namazie
On January 31, 2021
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Women Leaving Islam, a new film by the Council of Ex-Muslims of Britain, premieres on 1 February at 6pm UK time as a challenge to #WorldHijabDay and religious modesty rules. You can watch the film here. In this powerful film, six ex-Muslim women activists share their moving stories of growing up in Muslim families and […]

#JusticeForZara #ReleaseZara #FreeZaraKay

Posted by Maryam Namazie
On December 30, 2020
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#FreeZaraKay, Australia, Tanzania, Zara Kay

URGENT ACTION: Tanzanian government must drop all the charges against Zara Kay immediately and unconditionally #JusticeForZara #ReleaseZara #FreeZaraKay The International Coalition of Ex-Muslims unequivocally condemns the arrest of Zara Kay, an Australian citizen and founder of Faithless Hijabi, a member of our Coalition. Zara was summoned to the Dar es-Salaam Oysterbay Police Station on 28 […]

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