The Sufi Frida Kahlo: Islamic spirituality in sculpture and photography
Maïmouna Guerresi, an Italian-born artist who converted to Islam and joined the Murid Muslim community in Senegal, Africa, explores cultural diversity, Islamic spirituality and mysticism,…
Mainstream Muslima: Breaking down walls for Muslim women in music and media
Where are all the Muslim women in music and pop culture? Singer and artist Rajae el Mouhandiz is leading the movement for Muslim women’s representation…
I AM: Using spoken word to explore identity
In her spoken word performance, Tasleem Jamila el-Hakim explores the complexity and intersectionality of a multinational, multicultural, multi-faith identity. In I AM, she talks about…
An-Noor: Celebrating strong women through iconic portraits
Strong women come in many forms. Using religious imagery and iconic poses like Norman Rockwell’s “Rosie the Riveter”, artist Saba Chaudhry Barnard created a powerful series…
#MuslimaMeans
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The Brazil you won't see at the Summer Olympics: Women on the Frontlines
The 2016 Summer Olympics are about to come to an end in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. And while there’s been talk about risks in Brazil…
Dear DefendHer
#DearDefendHer: We stand with you During the DefendHer campaign, more than 2,000 people signed on in support of brave women human rights defenders around the…
A message of solidarity to our sisters in Turkey
Global Fund for Women stands in solidarity with our sisters and partners in Turkey following Friday’s attempted coup and the ensuing violence that has left…