PARIS (RNS) — A week before France is set to welcome the world for the Olympics and Paralympics Summer Games of 2024, Amnesty International published
While the industry tries to improve women’s PPE, other minority groups’ needs remain overlooked It took several months for Leena Begum to even visit a construction site. The apprentice feared she would have to compromise her Muslim faith by wearing the personal protective equipment (PPE) provided. Islam requires women to dress modestly and wear loose-fitting
(RNS) — On a trip to Jordan in February, Afsoon Roshanzamir Johnston, the first American woman to medal at the world championships in freestyle wrestling, met and coached a team of young Jordanian female wrestlers, some of whom have to decide between competing and violating their religious commitment to cover their heads and shoulders in
An internet bot from Morocco was crowned the world’s first “Miss AI” on Monday. Kenza Layli, a digital creation with over 194k Instagram followers, said
(RNS) — In June, the management of Pearl Beach in the city of Ulcinj, Montenegro, announced the opening of the first beach exclusively for women
French Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Ludovic Pouille Muslims around the world are celebrating Eid al-Adha from June 16-18, 2024. On this occasion, the French Ambassador
The 2024 Hajj, intended as a time of reflection and devotion, turned into a battle against the elements for many pilgrims, GIFT HABIB reports For
Farwell Tawaf Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam. It is obligatory for all able-bodied Muslims who can afford it, at least once
Millions of Muslims around the globe are celebrating Eid ul Adha, a three to four-day event celebrated at the end of the Hajj season, in
Muslim pilgrims are wrapping up the Hajj, or pilgrimage, which is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. During the Hajj, Muslims pray and perform
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