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Rise of the Niqabi Criminal: Balaclavas, Burkas and Bank Robberies


Posted by anike on 04 Mar 2013 / 0 Comments
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On December 30 of last year, someone wearing a niqab threw acid in the face of 20 year old Victoria’s Secret shop assistant, Naomi Oni as she returned home after a late shift work one night. As Naomi Oni approached the flat she shared with her mother in Dagenham, East London, she caught a glimpse […]

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“Saving Face” May be a Saving Grace for Women Victims of Acid Attacks


Posted by diana on 27 Feb 2012 / 0 Comments
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Update: This film won the Oscar for its category. Congratulations to those involved in its creation! For the first time in the history of the Academy Awards a Pakistani filmmaker has been nominated for an Oscar. The 2012 Oscar’s “Best Documentary Short” category features a 40 minute short film by journalist and investigative filmmaker Sharmeen […]

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Friday Links | July 5, 2011


Posted by fatemeh on 05 Aug 2011 / 0 Comments
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We’re exploring a Friday Links format here at MMW. It’s different than our usual. Let us know what you think in the comments! And, as always, feel free to include links to news about Muslim women from the past week in the comments! News coverage of Muslim women in New Zealand is rare, but the […]

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