In April 2020, Saman Abbas disappeared. She had been thrown out of her family home because she refused to go through with an arranged marriage to a man in Pakistan. In May of 2020, when social services arrived at her home, Saman was still missing, and her parents had returned to Pakistan. An investigation led…
Greece and Turkey Build Walls To Keep Out Afghan Refugees
The European Union is worried that the Afghan refugee crisis will be a repeat of the 2015 refugee crisis. Greece is worried that this will be a repeat of 2015 where they had a million refugees pass through their borders from Turkey before traveling to other countries. Greece completed a border wall on its border…
Poem: This Time the Boy Does Not Drown
This poem is dedicated to Alan Kurdi and all the other children that have lost their lives at sea. Whenever a child has a nightmare We speak the dream into water Water will lure away the mare and only leave night behind We have spoken all our dreams into water Be it a faucet or a river The hope that our…
We Should Never Forget Alan Kurdi
Something so small had made it so far from home – that all that raging water could carry something so gentle.” Mohamed Hassan, “Secrets of the Sea” On September 2nd, 2015, Nilufer Demir captured an image that would change the world. The image was of three-year-old Alan Kurdi, lying in the sand on the shores…
Meet Yusra Mardini: From Refugee to the Olympics
The 2021 Tokyo Olympics theme, the “Worlds We Share” could not be more fitting for this year’s athletes. After surviving a global pandemic, each athlete brings forth their stories, strength, and resilience. Yusra Mardini’s story highlights each of these components, and encompasses this year’s theme. “I tell my story because I want people to understand…
Hajj Now Has Women Guarding Mecca and Medina
In the past few years Saudi has gone through some significant changes under Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman’s plan to modernize the country. Some notable changes include: lifting the ban on women driving, women being able to travel without permission from guardians, and women having more control over family matters. Most of these reforms have…
7 Inspirational Palestinian Women to Follow on Social Media
“I wish I could run barefoot in every refugee camp and hold every child, cover their ears so they wouldn’t have to hear the sound of bombing for the rest of their life the way I do.” Rafeef ZIadah- “We Teach Life Sir” Although the posts, tweets, and coverage of Palestine have declined within social…
Is Ben and Jerry’s Really a BDS Victory?
On July 19, 2021 Ben and Jerry’s released a statement that they would end their ice cream sales in Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT). The Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement (BDS) called this a “decisive step toward ending the company’s complicity in Israel occupation and violation of Palestinian rights.” However, Ben and Jerry’s “will stay in…
Ready, Set, Paint! 10 Halal Nail Polish Ideas for Your Look Book
Hot Girl Summer is here, and it is time we treated ourselves to a fresh manicure! We scouted Instagram and selected some of our favorite looks so you’re not stuck with a basic French mani. Whether you prefer a softer, floral design or bold color, we’ve got you covered! The best part? All the designs below feature companies that produce halal, water permeable…