The Hijab Rights Advocacy Initiative has condemned in the strongest terms the recent violent attacks on two Muslim women wearing the hijab and niqab in Ibadan and Lagos. It described the incidents as grave violations of religious freedom, human dignity, and constitutional rights. In a statement released by the organisation, its Executive Director, Barrister Hajiya…
By AFP 12 December 2024 | 8:49 pm An Iranian singer was hailed as a hero by supporters on Thursday but faced prosecution after giving an online concert not wearing the hijab in defiance of the Islamic dress code. Parastoo Ahmadi streamed the concert on her YouTube channel late on Wednesday. She wears…
The Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), otherwise known as ‘Shi’ites’ has petitioned the European Union, United Nations and National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) over the alleged forceful removal of Muslim women’s hijab and alleged blasphemy against Islam. A petition sent to the organisations dated September 4, 2024 and signed by Fatima Aliyu Adam on behalf…
