Programs

World Hijab Day Organization is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization that aims to fight discrimination against women in hijab through awareness, education, and empowerment through the following programs:

Annual World Hijab Day Event:

According to FBI statistics, hate crimes against Muslims in the United States increased by nearly 67% in 2015 compared to 2014 – the worst it’s been since right after the 9/11 attacks. Muslim women who wear the hijab (head-coverings of Muslim women) are visibly identified and are easy targets of these hate crimes. According to the American Civil Liberties Union: Discrimination Against Muslim Women, 69% of women who wore the hijab reported at least one incident of discrimination compared to 29% of women who did not wear it. The purpose of the World Hijab Day annual event on February 1st is to openly invite women of all faiths to don the hijab for a day in order to normalize the hijab through awareness and education.

Corporate Anti-Islamophobia Program (CAIP):

According to the American Civil Liberties Union: Discrimination Against Muslim Women, Muslim women have been denied the right to wear a headscarf while working as police officers and in other occupations. Women also have been fired for refusing to remove their headscarves. Teachers in public schools have been prevented from wearing religious garb. European Network Against Racism: Forgotten women: The impact of Islamophobia on Muslim women in the UK found, 1 out of every 8 Muslim women is asked illegal questions during interviews compared to 1 out of every 30 non-Muslim women. In the UK, studies have found that Muslim women with a college education are less likely to be chosen for a job against non-Muslim women with the same level of education. 1 out of every 4 employers hesitates to hire a Muslim woman based on her religious followings. This type of discrimination often stems from a lack of knowledge and understanding of Islam, specifically the hijab. To lessen such discrimination in work settings against Muslim women, World Hijab Day Organization intends to conduct an outreach program by educating corporations about the Muslim traditions/cultures specifically educating on the topic of Muslim women through workshops.

Job training and business workshop:

Many Muslim women are discriminated at the job market simply for their hijab. In many cases, women have to choose between their livelihood and their hijab. The purpose of this program is to equip Muslim women with the necessary skills in landing a job without compromising their faith.

Muslimah Mentoring Program (MMP):

Many Muslim women (Muslimah) see the hijab as a roadblock to their success due to the ongoing discrimination they face on a daily basis. World Hijab Day Organization intends to conduct a one-on-one mentoring program for Muslim women in hijab to unleash their highest potential.

Online Publication:

World Hijab Day Organization publishes content shared by volunteers, interns, and World Hijab Day participants about Hijab and topics relating to Muslim Women. The purpose of these publications is to educate people about the hijab and clear any misconceptions relating to the hijab and Muslim women in general. These publications are free to all.

Self-defense class:

Many Muslim women are unfairly targeted for their hijab and physically attacked. It’s important that they know how to defend themselves. In order to physically empower Muslim women, World Hijab Day Organization intends to collaborate with self-defense instructors nationwide to offer self-defense lessons.

30-Day Ramadan Hijab Challenge:

Every year during the month of fasting (Ramadan), women of all faiths are asked to don the hijab for 30 days in order to better understand the hijab. This event is for those who want more than just one day to experience the hijab. In addition, many Muslim women want to do the hijab but aren’t motivated to take that first step. This event intends to help those sisters take that first step with the support of many women around the world.

We can only achieve our goal through your support. Please donate generously:
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