Niqabs and human rights: Five questions for Zunera Ishaq
Talk about cognitive dissonance. Vancouver-based Postmedia reporter Douglas Quan wrote a powerful piece this week quoting the views of Zunera Ishaq, who is fighting in the courts for the right to wear...
View ArticleMost Canadians believe Western and Islamic societies “irreconcilable:” Poll
Most Canadians think “irreconcilable” differences exist between Western and Muslim societies, according to polling to be revealed at this week’s Metropolis conference in Vancouver. Whether it’s the...
View ArticlePakistani-Canadian woman urges media to oppose niqabs
At least one Pakistani-Canadian woman utterly rejects the niqab. Eiynah, a blogger, is appalled by the views of Liberal Senator Mobina Jaffer, who used the word “hero” this week to refer to...
View ArticleHow migration shaped Canada’s election and will test the Liberals
The federal election will be remembered for the way it ignited over an issue that directly affects only a handful of migrant women – those who feel it necessary to wear the niqab during Canada’s...
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