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In A Politically-attuned Oscar Evening, Muslims Triumph
This year’s Oscar outing was politically motivated and the most diverse with honours given to performers from countries affected by Trump’s immigration ban.
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‘Comedy is provocation in a funny and subtle manner’
Indonesian stand-up comedian Sakdiyah Ma’ruf challenges women’s issues and religious extremism with her razor-sharp wit.
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Muslim women in sport: culture vs religion
Fatima Fakier reports on the the cultural influences of segregation in sport and what the consequences of increased segregation would be.
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Zaha Hadid, the “Lady Gaga” of architecture
She has broken a multitude of ‘glass ceilings’, thanks in part to her inclusive, supportive upbringing.
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There’s a new female president in Africa, and she’s Muslim
56-year-old Ameenah Gurib-Fakim has just been made president of Mauritius. Take a look at her accomplishments.
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Asked to remove her hijab, this photographer created a picture of principles
It’s not always easy to live by your principles – but it’s always worth the effort.
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The art of everything: creativity’s social roles
Writing on how we can find real moments of artful living in the everyday, Shireen Qudosi shares a measure by which we can value beauty, strength and love in life’s simple things.
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Idil Abdullahi: Artistic Endeavours
While henna is often associated with pre-wedding bridal parties, for some it’s not only art, but a doorway to making social change.
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Creativity is a Matter of Discovery
Amal's inspiring talk will encourage all ages to be creative and break from the norms by first answering the daunting question: how can we be creative?
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Malala turns 18 and opens a school for Syria girls
Education campaigner Malala Yousafzai has turned 18, and marked the day by opening a school for Syrian girls in an informal refugee settlement in Lebanon's Beka'a Valley.
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UNIQLO collaborates with Hana Tajima to launch modest wear collection
UNIQLO has launched a special modest wear collection created in collaboration with well-known designer and internet personality, Hana Tajima.
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Persistence of vision by Chada El-Islam Benmahcene
Chada El-Islam Benmahcene spoke about persistence in vision and how setting a vision is important before engaging in any path toward success, having done volunteerism in humanitarian convoys to Gaza, India, and Lebanon’s Syrian refugee camps.