NEW YORK CITY, July 12, 2013 (AFP) – Pakistan teenager Malala Yousafzai vowed Friday not to be silenced by terrorists in a powerful speech to the United Nations on her first public appearance since being shot by the Taliban. “They thought that the bullet would silence us, but they failed,” Malala said on her 16th … Read more
ISLAMABAD, July 14, 2013 (AFP) – Pakistan’s first group of female paratroopers completed their training on Sunday, the military announced, hailing it as a “landmark achievement” for the nation. Captain Kiran Ashraf was declared the best paratrooper of the batch of 24, the military said in a statement, while Captain Sadia, referred to by one … Read more
While women may have more responsibilities in the sacred month, they also have more strength, writes Alayna Ahmad. The sacred month of Ramadan does not prescribe specific roles for men and women. Both are required to fast and make up any missed days. However, in general, Ramadan appears to be more challenging for women, especially those … Read more
Naballah’s love for fashion started as a young girl when she would design her own Eid outfits. Naballah Chi is a 23-year-old fashion aficionado who holds a master’s degree in communications studies and international relations. Originally from the Caribbean island of Trinidad and Tobago, she now resides in Belize. Naballah is a fashion and makeup … Read more
STOCKHOLM, August 20, 2013 (AFP) – Sweden’s justice minister on Tuesday met with activists who convinced prominent Swedes to wear headscarves this week to protest an alleged attack on a Muslim woman who wore a hijab. “We tried to say that there is structural discrimination …but (Justice Minister Beatrice Ask) kept referring to individual responsibilities,” … Read more