sister-hood is an award-winning digital magazine spotlighting the diverse voices of women of Muslim heritage.
As I sit here, reflecting on the society we roam around in and what makes it tick, my thoughts keep coming back to one thing: as creatures who cannot function without interaction with others, the impact of the ‘other’ on…
In a world riven by war, conflict and environmental stresses, and in the face of increasing nationalism, mobility has increased, but it has also come under severe restrictions; from Trump’s travel ban, to increasing difficulties in finding asylum in Western…
Empowering women and communities ‘We live in times where people are wary: wary of migrants … There is a Brexit backlash because people are scared for their jobs,’ said Valentine Besry, taking part in an ARTconnects workshop in South Yardley…
Saba Taj is a mixed-media visual artist and activist from North Carolina. Her work centres upon identity and challenging Islamophobia and sexism. How did you become interested in art? I do not remember there being some sort of beginning or moment…
“Log kya kahenge?” (What will people say?) A boy adorned in the colour pink; a girl rejecting the ‘feminine’ blueprint. A woman fulfilling her own dreams and desires, before adhering to what tradition requires. A man. Vulnerable….
‘Are you ready to jump in the pool?’ asked the girl next door. It was a warm summer day in July: the sun was shining, the neighbour’s pool was finally inflated and filled with water. I answered with a grin,…
As 2017 ended, I reflected on the challenges and triumphs of the last 12 months, and wondered what 2018 will bring for me, and all the other women and girls across the globe. In many ways 2017 has been a…
To say the least, the veil is a complex symbol that impacts upon the lives of all women of Muslim heritage. Whether they choose to wear it or not, our writers agree on the importance of hijab as an individual…
Stormy seas swim silently No decency, no apology. In every crevice of the mind The waters drown, reason. Battle ensues, gasping for breath Waves envelop fragile air Thoughts reach out for pockets of hope Amongst the sea, destruction. …
The year 2017 witnessed important achievements for the women’s movement in Jordan. These are the result of almost two decades of tireless efforts and lobbying by activists and civil society organisations in the country. The Jordanian Ministry of Social Development…
‘You were pretty cool the last time we met. What’s happened to you now? Why are you wearing your feminism on your sleeve, like a label? Has the West caught up with you?’ I am a feminist. I always was…
sister-hood is a digital magazine and a series of live events. We create platforms for women of Muslim heritage to speak for themselves, rather than being spoken for or spoken about. sister-hood challenges stereotypes and promotes the fearless, progressive, creative voices of women of Muslim heritage.
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