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Assembly
for the
Protection of
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
30th
August 2005
Press Release
Hijab Unveiled: A Day of Reflection
To mark International Hijab Solidarity Day 2005, Protect-Hijab is
hosting a groundbreaking conference titled: Hijab Unveiled: A Day of
Reflection.
“Despite a huge growth in the number of Muslim women who choose to
wear the Hijab in Britain today, there are still many stereotypes and
misconceptions that surround this piece of clothing. One of the aims
of Protect-Hijab is to educate and raise awareness and the Hijab
Unveiled conference will do both of these”, stated Rajnaara
Akhtar, Chair of Protect Hijab.
The conference is bringing together Muslim scholars, activists,
politicians and human rights organisers in a bid to open channels of
dialogue between women to wear the Hijab and others in the wider
community. The conference will include 2 panel sessions, dealing with
the issue of integration and the Hijab, and the concept of Hijab as a
tool of oppression against women. “Protect-Hijab hopes to achieve a
common understanding of the Hijab between Muslim women and those who
otherwise suffer from misunderstandings about the role and function of
the Hijab, so that a real dialogue is achieved. This is a necessity
for greater harmony in our multi-cultural society”, added Rajnaara
Akhtar.
For further details about the conference, or to obtain a press pass,
please contact:
info@prohijab.net or call 07974
705489
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