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The MOST Story Bank is a live archive of stories on the most current events, people and cultural perspectives of Muslims in America and around the world. With writers in mind, MOST carefully selects story-driven news from the most reputable published sources.

Women, World — January 30, 2014

A Look Inside ‘The Muslim Women’s Association’ of Australia

The Muslim Women's Association in Australia provides refugees with guidance in finding jobs, financial assistance and counseling. … [Read more...]

Women, World — January 29, 2014

Saudi Journal Appoints Woman Director

Saudi female journalist Maha Akeel has been appointed Director of Information and P.R. at the Organization of the Islamic Cooperation (OIC). It's a "big step" for women in the region. … [Read more...]

Women, World — January 29, 2014

Female Middle East Experts Talk

Jon Stewart moderates a panel of female Middle East experts on the Arab Spring. … [Read more...]

Sports, Women, World — January 23, 2014

Muslim Soccer Player Holds Out For Faith

Shireen Ahmed born to Pakistani parents and raised in Canada, where she practiced two things: soccer and Islam. This article traces the long and winding road for a woman who wants to play public … [Read more...]

Women, World — January 23, 2014

Niqab: Observant Muslim Women’s Views

In 2013, a British court ruled that Muslim women wearing a veil must remove it when giving evidence. This brought about a national debate on the wearing of the niqab (a veil covering the face but not … [Read more...]

Women, World — October 21, 2013

American Teacher Denied Entry to Palestine

For the second time in two months, Israeli authorities have prevented Nour Joudah, a Palestinian-American teacher, from returning to her job at a school in Palestine. The heartrending case has gotten … [Read more...]

Women, World — October 11, 2013

Nobel Peace Prize Winner Gives Away Award Money

Activist Tawakkol Karman is the first female Arab to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize and has donated the $500,000 prize money to a fund for those wounded or killed during recent uprisings in Yemen. … [Read more...]

Women, World — August 13, 2013

Muslim Women At Work

The Urban Muslim Woman Show is an annual networking event in the UK that offers counseling to Muslim women who may face discrimination in the workplace. … [Read more...]

Culture and Lifestyle, Women, World — July 18, 2013