…women face around the world today and women’s role in religious conflict and peace building. With 77% of the world’s population living in religiously repressive countries today, this conversation is…
On Monday May 18th, 2015, KARAMAH’s executive director Aisha Rahman and Family Law Staff Attorney Julia Bizer met with eight fellows from the U.S.-Middle East Partnership Initiative’s Leaders for Democracy…
…to modify its rules and permit Ms. Abdul-Qaadir to play while observing her headscarf for the following reasons: 1. Article 4.4.2 of the FIBA Official Basketball Rules (“the Rule”) is…
KARAMAH’s Letter to FIBA to Allow Muslim Women Basketball Players to Wear Headscarf Read More »
…revelation, the interpretation of the Qur’an, and role of women in the Prophet’s life and in the Qur’an. He began the course by breaking down the sources of Islamic Law….
2015 Law and Leadership Summer Program Starts on a High Note Read More »
…picture of resilience the world needs today. Many mistake Hajar’s story as one of isolation, when in reality it is a story of self-determination. Hajar had a choice—capitulate or write…
A Muslim Woman’s Right to Self Determination Read More »
Today we mourn the loss of a great leader, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela. President Mandela was not only the father of South Africa, but also one of the most important world…
Statement on the Passing of Nelson Mandela Read More »
Today we grieve the loss of our sister Tayyibah Taylor. She is one of our own, a pioneer in the Muslim American community, and a dear friend. Tayyibah was founder,…
Remembering Our Sister Read More »
…Mississipi. The Sovereignty Commission used some of the same practices that are controversial today: infiltration of peaceful nonviolent civic organizations, collection of dossiers (often with false information), and tapping phones,…
Monitoring Minorities: The Past And Present of Discriminatory Surveillance Practices Read More »
…Rukia Mohamed, from Kenya. Rukia is a strong independent mother who encountered hardships of her own, yet still made it as a successful woman today. After having someone sponsor her…
Struggles and Triumphs Shared On Stage Read More »
On March 19, 2016, and in conjunction with the International Action Network for Gender Equity and Law, IANGEL and AIDS Free world, KARAMAH co-sponsored the panel discussion “Pro Bono Legal…
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