By Zeina JhaishToday, Canadians are more concerned than ever about voting for our next candidate, as well as wondering where our future is heading. And there’s a lot to think about. Our country is big and diverse. We have people of all walks of life and all races, religions, and ethnicities. When deciding who we want to…
By Zeina JhaishWith the rapidly growing industry of inclusive sportswear, it is vital to make sure that all minorities from all parts of the world should be represented and considered in a field so important. This is an issue especially in North America, where these minorities lie within bigger populations that are often represented easily and frequently…
By Zeina Jhaish2019 marks the ten-year anniversary since MuslimGirl.com was launched from the bedroom of a determined teenager looking to reclaim the narratives surrounding Muslim women. We’re looking back at our community and platform, Muslimgirl.com, in honor of ten years of being around! MuslimGirl.com has been an online platform that went beyond digital confinements and gave us…
By Zeina JhaishFood. Food. Food. It’s a vital part of culture all around the world. We Palestinians, in particular, simply love our food, and our events always revolve around the beautiful symphony of flavors that make up our cuisine. But food represents so much more than blind consumption. Food is what unites us. It brings us closer to our…
By Zeina JhaishThink about it. It’s subconscious, but you’re with yourself and your own company all the time. No one experiences you as you do. No matter how much another person might mean to you, they will never know you more than you know yourself, even if you think they do. I learned this personally through living…
By Zeina JhaishThese past few years, Muslim women have been dominating the workforce! America elected their first Muslim congresswomen, Vogue launched their first cover featuring a hijabi, and now, Afghan women are taking over the judicial side of their government! Afghanistan has been known to have a rough history with women’s rights in the recent past, but that is set to change!…
By Zeina JhaishIt is 2019, and because of the historical discrimination and oppression faced by minorities throughout the ages, we can all say that representation matters. We need to ensure that minorities from all intersections are fairly represented, in every arena. All of us are fighting for a voice, for a right to agency in the places we…
By Zeina JhaishAs women, life takes us by storm. Yes, all people have their personal issues to adhere to. Women in particular though, have a lot on their plate, especially when it comes to their bodies. We get our menstrual cycles, give birth, breastfeed, deal with post-baby bodies, hormonal changes, menopause, and countless other bodily matters. We…
By Zeina JhaishWithin the past few years, the people of Kuwait, a Middle Eastern country, started noticing a positive aura to the artistic ambiance in the nation. Kuwait has always been an advocate for the arts, with national museums and such projects displaying so. The youth, though, have not always been caught up. I grew up in…
By Zeina JhaishTrigger warning: Abuse As we are all aware, it is 2018. You’d think by now, “Oh, men and women are fairly equal, a lot of problems resulting from misogyny have vanished, we’re all good.” WRONG. Women have come a long way, but this is not just about equality; it is about the dynamics of power…
By Zeina JhaishIn Japan, where Buddhism and Shinto are the main beliefs, a sports and cultural events company decided to create a safe and spacious environment for Muslims in Tokyo for the 2020 Summer Olympic Games. The games are going to be held in Japan’s capital, Tokyo. The purpose of the mobile mosques is to aid Muslims in praying…
By Zeina JhaishAround 2012, a video of a young, blonde, curly-haired girl went viral on the internet, sparking international interest in the ongoing occupation of Palestinians by the Israeli military. The girl raised her fist at a fully-equipped soldier, kicking and slapping him in the face while trying to protect her home and family. Her name: Ahed…
By Zeina JhaishIn the last 10 years, Gaza has endured three major wars, and they are on the brink of war for a fourth right now in 2018. This year, more illegal Israeli settlements have been placed on Palestinian land, angering Palestinians. Additionally this year, the relocation of the American Embassy to Jerusalem was another major event…
By Zeina JhaishAfter a long and uphill battle, some members of migrant families have been reunited after jail time and separation at the border of Mexico and the United States of America. Many recent events have piled up leading to the long-awaited reunion of families across the Mexican-American border. Starting in April of this year, the Trump administration family separation policy became part of…
By Zeina JhaishIn the last week of June, the Duke of Cambridge William visited both Palestinian Territories and Israel. He is the first British royal to officially visit, making history. The purpose of the trip was to enhance cultural and diplomatic ties. During the visit, the royal visited historic sites and cultural institutions; it is also noted…
