the Muslim canadian congress has proposed a niqab ban stating that the veil is "not a religious requirement". however what the lobby group fails to recognise is that women who do don the niqab are a minority and a good portion who wear the niqab in canada are not FORCED.
to deny women who wear the veil to wear it, will be denying them freedom of practising their faith or their understanding of spirituality
it is about time that we start representing ourseleves and not let others decide what articles of clothing should we be worn.
if you are a niqabi or a woman who wears the niqab please sign the petitition and forward to all other niqaab wearers.
I have been reading through all the messages coming in and the stories about personal choice are just so incredibly moving to me. It really makes me think about how much we have been pushed aside in these discussions despite being the ones who actually have to live with these decisions every single day. We are still working on getting a response from the board about this proposal so please just hang in there while I sort through all these messages.
October 10, 2009
I am honestly a bit overwhelmed by the messages I am getting from women who just want to be left alone to exist as they are. It really feels like people are finally listening to our side of the story instead of assuming someone is pulling our strings behind the scenes. This is way bigger than I ever thought it would get but I am so incredibly thankful for the movement we have built together somehow.
Reached 100 supporters
October 10, 2009
6 Comments
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David Klein
16 years ago
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THIS IS DISCRIMINATION PURE AND SIMPLE. LET PEOPLE LIVE THEIR LIVES.
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Fatima Quinn
16 years ago
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i wear it because i choose to and nobody forced me. stop acting like you know what is best for us.
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Layla Webster
16 years ago
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my life my choice. dont tell me how to practice my faith when you know nothing about it.
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Ahmed Ward
16 years ago
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Ridiculous proposal. Canada is supposed to be about freedom and this is just plain harassment.
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John Mehta
16 years ago
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Freedom of religion actually means freedom to wear what you want. Leave these women alone.
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Sarah Acosta
16 years ago
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its not up to them to decide what i wear on my face. let women have their own choice.
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the Muslim canadian congress has proposed a niqab ban stating that the veil is "not a religious requirement". however what the lobby group fails to recognise is that women who do don the niqab are a minority and a good portion who wear the niqab in canada are not FORCED.
to deny women who wear the veil to wear it, will be denying them freedom of practising their faith or their understanding of spirituality
it is about time that we start representing ourseleves and not let others decide what articles of clothing should we be worn.
if you are a niqabi or a woman who wears the niqab please sign the petitition and forward to all other niqaab wearers.
I have been reading through all the messages coming in and the stories about personal choice are just so incredibly moving to me. It really makes me think about how much we have been pushed aside in these discussions despite being the ones who actually have to live with these decisions every single day. We are still working on getting a response from the board about this proposal so please just hang in there while I sort through all these messages.
October 10, 2009
I am honestly a bit overwhelmed by the messages I am getting from women who just want to be left alone to exist as they are. It really feels like people are finally listening to our side of the story instead of assuming someone is pulling our strings behind the scenes. This is way bigger than I ever thought it would get but I am so incredibly thankful for the movement we have built together somehow.
Reached 100 supporters
October 10, 2009
6 Comments
D
David Klein
16 years ago
Featured
THIS IS DISCRIMINATION PURE AND SIMPLE. LET PEOPLE LIVE THEIR LIVES.
F
Fatima Quinn
16 years ago
Featured
i wear it because i choose to and nobody forced me. stop acting like you know what is best for us.
L
Layla Webster
16 years ago
Featured
my life my choice. dont tell me how to practice my faith when you know nothing about it.
A
Ahmed Ward
16 years ago
Featured
Ridiculous proposal. Canada is supposed to be about freedom and this is just plain harassment.
J
John Mehta
16 years ago
Featured
Freedom of religion actually means freedom to wear what you want. Leave these women alone.
S
Sarah Acosta
16 years ago
Featured
its not up to them to decide what i wear on my face. let women have their own choice.
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THIS IS DISCRIMINATION PURE AND SIMPLE. LET PEOPLE LIVE THEIR LIVES.