Women in Niqab Speak: A Study of the Niqab in Canada
Report (English and French): Fall 2013
Why White
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Position Statement on the Quebec Charter of Values
Position Paper: October 2013
Women Who Inspire Brunch and Awards Ceremony 2013
CCMW had its annual fundraising event ‘Women Who Inspire Brunch [...]
Refusing to be silenced
There are two recent developments that are particularly discouraging for Canadian Muslims. The first is the fact that the controversial proposed Quebec charter’s blatant racism and prejudice is sadly supported by many Canadians. The findings of the recent Angus Reid Opinion Poll of all Canadians, as quoted in Maclean’s magazine, (October 2013) found an increase in the negative attitude toward Islam, amongst non-Muslim Canadians, from 46% in 2009, to 54% in 2013. These factors are disheartening for those of us who work toward trying to improve relationships. Still, trying to be optimistic and hopeful, I say to myself, at least half of our fellow citizens like us … glass half full or half empty.
Quebec physicians ordered to stop performing virginity tests
Quebec’s physicians college has forbidden its members from performing virginity tests after learning of four cases in which doctors were asked to conduct the gynecological exams. Shaheen Ashraf, from the Canadian Council of Muslim Women, said virginity tests are “archaic.” “We should be able to control our own bodies,” she said. “No one else should have the right to even think (along) those lines.”
Turkey Lifts Generations-Old Ban on Islamic Head Scarf
ANKARA — Turkey lifted a ban on women wearing the Islamic head scarf in state institutions on Tuesday, ending a generations-old restriction as part of a package of reforms the government says are meant to improve democracy.
Canada Honors AIDS Muslim Activist
A Canadian council for Muslim women has honored Fanta Ongoiba for her efforts over the past two decades in fighting Aids and offering education to Muslim women in Toronto and her home country in Mali.
Muslim AIDS activist honoured for taboo-busting work
Fanta Ongoiba has spent the last two decades pulling back the veil on one of Islam’s most delicate cultural taboos: sexual health. On Sunday October 6, 2013 Fanta was honoured by the Canadian Council of Muslim Women for her efforts. She spoke to the Star before the awards ceremony, and an edited version of the conversation was published in the Star.
Canadian Council of Muslim Women (CCMW) releases two new reports: Violence against Women: Health and Justice for Canadian Muslim Women and Women in Niqab Speak: A Study of Women Who Wear the Niqab
TORONTO, October 3, 2013 – CCMW tackles controversial topics in [...]