sister-hood is an award-winning digital magazine spotlighting the diverse voices of women of Muslim heritage.
‘Honour’ based violence exists in many forms around the world, from more subtle social controls to more visible physical violence and crimes. ‘Honour’ killings portray the worst of humanity and the most grievous of patriarchal norms and practices perpetrated against…
On June 16th, 2011, Shamima Begum and Amira Abase—aged fifteen—and Kadiza Sultana—aged sixteen—boarded a flight from London Heathrow to Turkey and from there, to the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS). One in ten of ISIS’s recruits from the…
When I was 10, I came across the term rapeseed in a book. I asked my mother what rape was. After the explanation I got, I decided to use the word oilseed instead. Somehow associating a plant’s name with something…
People might ask how you are, but what they really want is for you to give a generic reply so they can move on to other more pressing subjects. The South Asian community doesn’t discuss mental illness nearly enough. When…
I am constantly frustrated by topics concerning the role of women in society – from the stigmas and stereotypes and unequal treatment to the outdated representation in culture or religion. Not only do I have to deal with Western stereotypes of passive…
I was overwhelmed by the damp smell of sewage, shocked by the leaning buildings and the tiny open market tents wedged between them, and I simply could not fathom the dusty dirt roads existing here. The narrow streets were laced…
Nothing is ever easy with me – Not a thing I won’t question Not a rule I won’t resist Not a poem I won’t write Not a book I won’t read Not a person I won’t love Not a place…
Open letter to the Home Secretary: The law and not religion is basis of justice for citizens
The all-female Al-Khanssaa Brigade of ISIS targets young women who feel oppressed as Sunni Muslims in the West, relying heavily on identity politics for recruitment. They also make anonymous fatwas calling for single women to join the fight from within…
Growing up as a Pakistani American girl who loved playing outside, whether it was running through sprinklers or riding bikes, it never failed to crush my spirit when my mom told me I had to wait several hours to play…
In March 2016 I read an article in the Norwegian newspaper titled ‘New Walls of Europe’. The article mentioned a refugee camp called ‘Idomeni’ that was situated between northern Greece and Macedonia. On the 9th March 2016, Macedonia closed its…
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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