World Hijab Day Organization’s upcoming activities:
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.
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.
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