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Protect-Hijab
124 Harrowdene Rd, London HA0 2JF
Tel: 0044 (0) 208 908 9109
Fax: 0044 (0) 208 908 9108
www.prohijab.net
E-mail:
info@prohijab.net
25th
November 2005
Press Release
Protect-Hijab Encourages Imperial College to Engage with Students on
Security Issues
Imperial College's recent decision to impose a new dress code on the
college campus in the interests of security has given rise to calls of
discrimination against Muslim women who wear the veil. The new code
prohibits the any item of clothing which partially or completely
covers the face.
"Security is a big issue in the current climate, but it must be kept
in context with the need to maintain unity between different student
communities. A ban on face coverings would have a disproportionate
effect on Muslim women who wear the veil out of religious conviction.
We encourage the college to deal with such students sensitively and
make arrangements for identity checks which ensure security is
maintained while also respecting religious beliefs", stated Rajnaara
Akhtar, Chair of Protect Hijab.
Protect-Hijab believes small steps such as enclosed check area's can
be used to ascertain the identity of women in the face veil, of which
there are only a tiny number in the student population. This will
ensure the needs of both the students and security are met.
For further comments or interviews, please call: 07951632246 or
07830348151
or Email info@prohijab.net
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