Category: Social Issues

Syria has Banned Burka from the Country’s Universties
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Syria has Banned Burka from the Country’s Universties

Now SYRIA bans the burka… as British female Cabinet Minister says freedom to wear Muslim veil is a right. The Education Ministry’s ban comes as similar moves in Europe – and calls for one in England – spark cries of discrimination against Muslims. An official told local media: ‘Our students are our children and we [...]

Published by on July 19, 2010 8:39 pm
KSA Female Teachers Demand Equal Pay, Status
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KSA Female Teachers Demand Equal Pay, Status

According to Arab news, Saudi Arabian female teachers have demanded the same pay and status as their male counterparts, and are to file a court case against the Ministry of Education to enforce their demand. Mona Abdul Aziz, spokeswoman for the campaign, said that teachers  both male and female have been demanding these rights for [...]

Published by on June 1, 2010 9:03 pm
Muslim Woman Fined for Wearing Burqa (Hijab) in Italy
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Muslim Woman Fined for Wearing Burqa (Hijab) in Italy

A 26-year-old Tunisian Muslim woman in northern Italy has been given a €500 (£430) on-the-spot fine under anti-terrorism laws for wearing a face-covering full-length burqa with a niqab-type veil  in public.  

Published by on May 9, 2010 8:49 pm
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