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Cover up: Indonesian women pressed to wear Islamic headscarves
National 4 years ago

Cover up: Indonesian women pressed to wear Islamic headscarves

Siti Rohani remembers the day her teenaged daughter came home in tears after being bullied for not w...
The Hijab’s Tale: Mothers and daughters reflect on Padang mandatory hijab rule controversy
Parents 4 years ago

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The Hijab’s Tale: Mothers and daughters reflect on Padang mandatory hijab rule controversy

We asked mothers and daughters in various parts of Indonesia to weigh in on hijab rules at schools i...
No religious dress code in public schools, ministerial decree states
National 4 years ago

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No religious dress code in public schools, ministerial decree states

The government has issued a joint ministerial decree (SKB) banning public schools from prescribing r...
Mandatory hijabs at West Sumatra state school ‘tip of iceberg’
National 4 years ago

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Mandatory hijabs at West Sumatra state school ‘tip of iceberg’

Similar mandatory hijab policies have been identified in other provinces across the country.
Job or hijab? Singapore debates ban on Islamic veil at work
SE Asia 4 years ago

Job or hijab? Singapore debates ban on Islamic veil at work

Although minority Muslim women can freely wear the hijab in most settings in Singapore, some profess...
Unveiling: Malaysian activist fights for hijab freedom
SE Asia 4 years ago

Unveiling: Malaysian activist fights for hijab freedom

Religious authorities have yet to close their investigation into Maryam, meaning the possibility of ...
‘Kebaya’ vs hijab: Questioning Indonesian identity
Opinion 5 years ago

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‘Kebaya’ vs hijab: Questioning Indonesian identity

The “war” between jilbab or Arabic-influenced clothing and kebaya risks the danger of ma...
'#NoHijabDay' draws criticism, raises debate on social media
National 5 years ago

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'#NoHijabDay' draws criticism, raises debate on social media

The use of the hijab is still a subject of debate among some Islamic scholars and prominent Muslim f...
Cover men's eyes, not women's hair!
Opinion 5 years ago

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Cover men's eyes, not women's hair!

In relation to the pressure to wear a hijab (though many wear it voluntarily), women are starting to...
Nike offers full-body coverage in new hijab swimwear collection
Lifestyle 5 years ago

Nike offers full-body coverage in new hijab swimwear collection

The swimwear will be part of Nike’s Victory Swim Collection, featuring both a full-body swimsu...
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