Resources on Muslims for the Entertainment Industry
In the wake of escalating anti-Muslim tensions in the U.S., Amani Al-Khatahtbeh, editor-in-chief of MuslimGirl, has put out a "Crisis Safety Manual for Muslim Women." As she explains – "Muslim … [Read more...]
The Dardenne brothers are art-house darlings, having co-directed “Two Days, One Night” (starring Marion Cotillard) and “The Kid with a Bike,” twice-winning the prestigious Palme d’Or. They premiered … [Read more...]
In England, Muslim women are reported to be less participatory in sports and exercise. Enter martial arts champion Ruqsana Begum who has designed her own sports hijab; first inspired when she saw … [Read more...]
The BBC takes a look at two women – a Gazan and an Israeli -- who talk about what it’s like to live under the constant threat of violence, and their concerns for the future. … [Read more...]
A new United Nations report says that only 5% of cases of violence against women result in punishment for the perpetrators, and that Afghan women and girls still have negative opinions about the … [Read more...]
We here at Muslims on Screen and Television (MOST) have crafted an 'in case you missed it' #ICYMI list of this past week's most timely and relevant stories from across the web: 1) MTA Reneges On … [Read more...]
A look at two young women in the hip hop world, living and creating in Tunisia – El Alouadi, who goes by the stage name Medusa, and Nour Ben Soltan of BGirl Crazy Flava. El Alouadi is a 25-year-old … [Read more...]
Teen Vogue makes the important point: "Muslim women are bountiful in the world of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and are making important discoveries that are making our … [Read more...]
Seema Joyenda is the third elected female governor in Afghanistan history. She is governor of the province of Ghor which is known as one of the country’s most impoverished areas. Though the governor … [Read more...]
“Jin” means “woman” in Kurdish which explains why the Jin News Agency (JINHA) is completely staffed by women, offering news coverage of Turkey, Iraq, and Syria in multiple languages from a unique … [Read more...]
