Tag: Hijab
An open letter to Supreme Court nominee, Tanko Amadu, on hijab
Dear Justice Issifu Tanko,
Our attention has been drawn to your ‘unfortunate’ comments that seek to further entrench religious discrimination against Muslim women and girls...
#Hijabisanidentity: The fight continues
Freedom of religion is a fundamental human right in the
Ghanaian legal system. To be specific Article 21 (c) of the 1992 Constitution
states: “All persons...
#HijabIsanIdentity: How young Muslims are defending their faith in Ghana
The hijab - a head covering,
mostly worn in public by some Muslim women – is an identity which must not be
compromised, young Muslims in...
‘Unacceptable’: Social media buzzes over hijab ban at Parkoso SHS
A decision to ban face coverings at the Parkoso Senior High
School, has drawn a mixed response, with activists saying the move
"violated female Muslim students'...
