sister-hood is an award-winning digital magazine spotlighting the diverse voices of women of Muslim heritage.
Identity How do I see myself? How do I want others to see me? Which of these is my identity? One, both or neither? I realise every time I meet someone I want to share with them The essence of…
The digital revolution has changed the way we think, live and work. The world has reached a point where digital literacy is fundamental for finding a job. In future, ninety percent of jobs will demand digital skills. The ICT sector…
Before joining Nazra for Feminist Studies in March 2013, I had theoretical or virtual ideas around the principle of solidarity. They revolved around standing by friends and loved ones in the face of their enemies, or those they are at…
What if I told you that Islam was sent down to abolish religion? A set of concrete, intolerant rules that have caused nothing but division? What if I told you that voting for PAS isn’t our mission? That just because…
Screening at Free Word Centre as part of Unravelling Europe Wednesday 10th February 2016 Deeyah Khan, EMMY award winning Norwegian-Pakistani filmmaker who made Banaz a love story – a powerful story of the honor killing of Banaz by her own…
I write for you, Oh forgotten gender, Silent miracle, One who travels with dust and fog. I write for you, With the sound of voicelessness And screams of silence. For you who mourns in pain and in waiting. For you,…
It is with pride and excitement that I introduce sister-hood, an online magazine and a series of live events. Our purpose is to spotlight the voices of women of Muslim heritage. In less than one year sister-hood has built a…
I was bullied for ten years. But now, those ten years don’t hurt me as much as I thought they would. Believe me, at the time, it was a real pain. I used to come home convinced that tomorrow, I’m…
SCENE ONE [You’re twelve years old and in high school. You’re in the front seat of the family car.] Him: says you’re growing up really fast, your legs bone-white and marble; puts his arm around you as you choke on…
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.
sister-hood is currently on hiatus whilst we work on our relaunch. The site will still be available for your reading pleasure.
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