Israeli Theatre Director Einat Weizman: When Israel Creates Barriers All Over Gaza, I Take To Art to Cross Them
New
Age Islam News Bureau
17 February 2024
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Israeli Theatre Director Einat Weizman: When Israel
Creates Barriers All Over Gaza, I Take To Art To Cross Them
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Taif Women Revolutionize Rose Market, Into The
Modern Production Of Luxury Body Care
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Islamophobia In France Forces Muslim Women To
Immigration Despite Being Highly Educated And Professionally Skilled
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Pak Woman Seema Haider’s 1st Husband Wants His
Children Back, Hires Lawyer
·
Anya Taylor-Joy Criticised For ‘Cosplaying As Muslim
Woman’ At Dune 2 Movie Premiere
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Pakistan Civil Judge’s Wife, Soumya Asim, Indicted
In Domestic Help Rizwana Torture Case
·
Majority of Afghan women against Taliban
recognition: UN
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Israeli
Theatre Director Einat Weizman: When Israel Creates Barriers All Over Gaza, I
Take To Art To Cross Them
Einat
Weizman, Israeli director of the play ‘How to Make Revolution’.
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17
Feb 2024
THRISSUR
: With the play ‘How to Make Revolution’ — based on Israeli aggression on
Palestine — receiving huge applause at the 14th International Theatre Festival
of Kerala, director Einat Weizman, an Israeli national by birth, had a few
pertinent questions to ask on the raging conflict and genocide in Gaza Strip.
“How
can I remain silent when my friends suffer and are in perpetual agony,” Weizman
asked. An independent artist from Tel Aviv, she considers art as a tool to
resist oppression and communicate with people.
“When
Israel creates barriers all over Gaza, I take to art to cross all these
barriers and share the stories of my friends at the other end,” Weizman told
TNIE on the sidelines of the festival in Thrissur. ‘How to Make Revolution’
conveys to the audience the unknown side of the military court of Israel.
“What
made me feel bad is the fact that while Israeli people can go to civil court to
settle issues according to the existing law of the country, Palestinians are
forced to undergo trial in military courts, which in most cases would ensure
their conviction. Before coming up with the play, I attended the military court
and its proceedings daily, taking note of every procedure, document etc. At
first, the proceedings were transparent, but when the officials realised that I
was documenting them, they barred me from entering the court. But it helped me
a lot in coming up with the play,” Weizman said.
The
play depicts the trial of noted Palestinian human rights activist, Issan Amro. His
experiences were presented as a conversation between him and Weizman while the
court trial is shown in between.
“To
make our point clearer, we used the real videos from West Bank so that people
could understand what is happening there,” she added. Asked how the people of
Israel respond to the war situation, Weizman made it clear that most of the
content in Israel media was not about the real situation in Gaza, rather they
were still explaining the Hamas attack on October 7, citing it as the trigger.
“But
the Hamas attack happened after a very long series of violence by Israel, most
of it remains hidden from the world,” she said. Sharing that the acceptance at
ITFoK was a huge break for them from the kind of suppression and hatred they
had been facing for a long time, the director said she last posted something on
social media on October 7. “My social media post was about the context in which
the Hamas attack happened. But my daughters were bullied at their schools as I
was speaking for Palestine. It is not going to stop me as the sufferings of
people in Palestine is such a huge one,” said Weizman, a mother of two, who
considers resistance through art as her call of duty.
Source:
newindianexpress.com
https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2024/Feb/17/when-israel-creates-barriers-all-over-gaza-i-take-to-art-to-cross-them
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Taif
Women Revolutionize Rose Market, Into The Modern Production Of Luxury Body Care
The
women’s commitment is evident in their dedication to training and qualification
(SPA)
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February
16, 2024
JEDDAH:
Women in Taif are blazing a trail through the industrial sector as they
transform traditional rose cultivation into the modern production of luxury
body care.
Embracing
the opportunities provided by Saudi Vision 2030 they are stepping up to meet
new challenges, becoming key players in shaping the future of Taif’s renowned
rose industry.
The
women’s commitment is evident in their dedication to training and
qualification.
Initiatives
like the Roseyar factory project offer the chance to acquire valuable
production and management skills, paving the way for a generation of empowered
industrial leaders.
Rosevar
was launched by Saudi Aramco in 2021 and provides women with training,
employment and opportunities to develop and produce high-quality body care
products infused with iconic Taif rose oil.
The
project not only supports local talent and resources, but also fosters a
sustainable commercial activity that preserves cultural heritage and promotes
community growth.
Currently,
the factory produces seven products ranging from body lotion to room spray, all
made with state-of-the-art equipment and subject to stringent quality control.
From weighing ingredients to monitoring temperatures and blending formulas,
Taif women manage every stage of the process.
Source:
arabnews.com
https://www.arabnews.com/node/2461141/saudi-arabia
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Islamophobia
In France Forces Muslim Women To Immigration Despite Being Highly Educated And
Professionally Skilled
Halil
Ibrahim Medet
17.02.2024
Increasing
Islamophobia at the political and societal levels leads to the exclusion of
veiled women from society, despite them being born and raised in France, being
highly educated and possessing professional skills that would contribute to the
country.
Interviews
by Anadolu with 20 Muslim women who left or planned to leave France revealed
workplace discrimination.
The
report showed that discrimination and lack of social acceptance often force
Muslim women to seek job opportunities beyond the borders of France.
The
report, aimed at examining the extent of Islamophobia toward women in France
and provided a list of recommendations to combat the discrimination,
highlighted how "coercive policies" completely restrict veiled women
from working in the public sector, reinforce discrimination against the
headscarf in the private sector and increase Islamophobia at the societal
level.
In
addition to facing discrimination in the workplace, Muslim women in France also
experience discrimination in education and civil society.
The
ban on headscarves in France keeps veiled women from schools and negatively
affects their careers and general well-being.
Despite
their motivation to contribute to French society, Muslim women are not allowed
to share their skills and experiences in educational environments.
The
prevention of the participation of Muslim women in civil society activities
emerges as another area where they feel excluded.
French
Muslim women, whose views were consulted for the report, shared that they chose
to leave the country and continue their careers abroad due to the prevalence of
Islamophobia.
Muslim
women who choose to stay in France are forced to make difficult decisions such
as removing their headscarves to conform to societal pressure or withdrawing
from the workforce in the face of discrimination.
Islamophobic
state policies and society's discriminatory attitude in France exacerbate the
problems faced by Muslim women, who make up about 7 million, or 10% of the
population.
Lack
of solution-oriented policies for the Muslim community
The
report highlights the lack of solution-oriented policies for the Muslim
community in France, where religious symbols, including headscarves, were
banned in schools in 2004 and expanded in 2010 to include veils covering the
face entirely in public spaces.
In
the recommendations section of the report, policymakers are advised to develop
inclusive and participatory policies, recognize Islamophobic attitudes as hate
crimes, and implement deterrent sanctions against actions stemming from
Islamophobia.
Source:
aa.com.tr
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/islamophobia-in-france-forces-muslim-women-to-immigration/3140127
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Pak
woman Seema Haider’s 1st husband wants his children back, hires lawyer
16th
February 2024
Karachi:
The first husband of Seema Haider, a Pakistani woman who illegally crossed over
to India with her four children in 2023 to be with her lover, has hired an
Indian lawyer to help him get his underage kids back, a top rights activist
said in Karachi on Friday.
Seema
Haider, who is from Jacobabad in Sindh province, in May last year took her
children and left her home in Karachi to travel to India via Nepal.
She
captured the headlines in July when Indian authorities found her living with
Indian national (now her husband) Sachin Meena in the Greater Noida area in
Uttar Pradesh.
She
is said to be expecting a child with Meena.
Ansar
Burney, a top Pakistani lawyer and human rights activist, said that Ghulam
Haider, Seema’s Pakistani husband, had approached him for help in getting
custody of his four children.
“After
due process, we have hired an Indian lawyer, Ali Momin, and have sent the power
of attorney to start legal proceedings in Indian courts,” Burney said.
Burney
also runs a trust under his name, which works for the recovery of missing and
kidnapped children, and he has also represented Indian prisoners jailed in
Pakistan.
Seema’s
story became viral because she said she fell in love with Sachin on PUBG – a
mobile game — and decided to go to him.
Her
husband was working in Saudi Arabia when she ran away to India via the UAE and
Nepal.
In an
interview with BBC, Seema said that she had adopted Hinduism and refused to
return to Pakistan. Seema claims her children have also converted to Hinduism.
Burney
said that Ghulam had a strong case, and according to international laws,
religious conversion of underage children is prohibited.
“This
is not an open and shut case because even if she is settled there now, her
children are Pakistani nationals and underage, the father has every right to
them.”
Burney
said Ghulam wanted nothing to do with his wife but only wanted his children
back in Pakistan.
In
India, advocate A P Singh, the legal representative of Seema Haider and Sachin
Meena, told PTI: “We are not aware of any such development. When we get to know
of it officially, we will respond to it accordingly.”
The
case of Seema and Meena is currently being investigated by the Uttar Pradesh
Police’s Anti-Terrorist Squad, which picked up the couple for interrogation in
July 2023, a couple of weeks after the local Noida Police arrested them.
She
had come along with her four children – all below the age of 7 years – in May
and lived in the Rabupura area in a rented accommodation secretly.
Seema
and Meena were arrested on July 4 last year, but a local court granted them
bail on July 7.
They
have been living together ever since even as the local police and the UP
Anti-Terrorist Squad continue separate investigations into the case.
Sourcre:
siasat.com
https://www.siasat.com/pak-woman-seema-haiders-1st-husband-wants-his-children-back-hires-lawyer-2978795/
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Anya
Taylor-Joy criticised for ‘cosplaying as Muslim woman’ at Dune 2 movie premiere
Maira
Butt
16
February 2024
Anya
Taylor-Joy has been criticised for a “problematic” outfit she wore to the Dune
2 premiere on Thursday (15 February).
The
Queen’s Gambit actor donned a white floor length gown with a hooded veil
reminiscent of a Muslim burka and hijab (headscarf) in the Dior fit.
Taylor-Joy
confirmed her place in the cast of Denis Villeneuve’s sequel, starring TimothéeChalamet
and Zendaya, as she appeared on the red carpet. However, fans were quick to
call out the striking look for its similarities to traditional clothing donned
by Muslim women.
“They
will cosplay as muslim women but never speak up for them”, said one frustrated
user on X/Twitter. Another said her decision to wear the outfit was
“disgusting”, with many describing it as an example of “Orientalism”.
Orientalism
is a theory generated by academic Edward Said to denote the racialised
imitation or depiction of aspects of the Eastern world, by artists from Western
society.
The
theory suggests that Eastern communities are often fetishised as “exotic” and
“mysterious” by other communities.
One
user on X/Twitter said the outfit represented double standards, writing: “A
white girl wearing it is fashion, a brown or Muslim girl wearing it is
oppressed.”
Another
said: “So modesty in dressing is only oppressive and backwards when it’s
practiced by Muslim women. Got it.”
However,
others suggested that the look could be derivative of a number of religions and
cultures with one person saying: “Muslim or catholicism?” as some remarked that
Taylor-Joy’s look could be likened to a Catholic nun.
There
were those who described the hate as “misguided”, with one social media user
arguing that there is know way we can know the inspiration behind the dress.
“The
hate: understandable, but maybe misguided I think actors had to dress a certain
way, so hold the hate till it’s known,” they wrote.
Zendaya
was praised for her cyborg-style outfit styled by Law Roach, the Euphoria
star’s long-time friend and collaborator. The 27-year-old actor wore the
vintage Thierry Mugler silver bodysuit from its Fall-Winter 1995 archives.
Dune:
Part Two stars a number of high-profile actors including TimothéeChalamet,
Zendaya, Florence Pugh and Austin Butler. The movie is based in a sandy
landscape reminiscent of the middle east and is based on the novels fantasy
novels by Frank Herbert.
Taylor-Joy
had long been rumoured to join the star-studded ensemble and confirmed the news
in an interview on studio Warner Bros’ TikTok account. “This is a dream come
true,” she said. “The books are incredible, but with this cast and with Denis,
it doesn’t get any better than that.”
Source:
uk.news.yahoo.com
https://uk.news.yahoo.com/anya-taylor-joy-criticised-cosplaying-133031221.html
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Pakistan
Civil Judge’s Wife, Soumya Asim, Indicted In Domestic Help RizwanaTorture Case
2024-02-17
ISLAMABAD:
A local court on Friday indicted Soumya Asim, the wife of a civil judge, in an
underage domestic worker, Rizwana torture case.
District
and Sessions Judge Umer Shabbir, while hearing the case, framed a charge
against the wife of Civil Judge Asim Hafeez, who allegedly tortured, Rizwana,
working with her as a housemaid.
Soumya
Asim appeared along with her mother before the court.
The
suspect refused to accept the charges against her in the case.
The
court after framing the charge against the judge’s wife summoned witnesses for
recording their statements and adjourned the case till March 20.
According
to details, a 14-year-old maid was allegedly subjected to brutal torture by the
wife of a civil judge in Islamabad, and a case was lodged by the parents of the
girl at a local police station.
The
wife of a civil judge namely, Asim Hafeez allegedly tortured her maid Rizwana
after blaming her for stealing gold jewellery.
The
family of the affected maid said that the girl was working as a servant at the
civil judge’s house in Islamabad for six months and she was subjected to brutal
torture by the civil judge’s wife.
Source:
brecorder.com
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40289279/underage-domestic-worker-civil-judges-wife-indicted-in-torture-case
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Majority
of Afghan women against Taiban recognition: UN
Fidel
Rahmati
February
17, 2024
The
United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) recently conducted a
survey among Afghan women, shedding light on their apprehensions concerning the
potential recognition of the Taliban.
Interviews
with 745 women from all 34 provinces revealed that nearly 67% of respondents
fear that recognizing the Taliban could worsen the already precarious situation
of women’s rights in the country.
According
to the survey’s findings, a significant portion of Afghan women, approximately
32%, are open to the idea of recognizing the Taliban only if all imposed
restrictions on women are entirely lifted.
Interestingly,
the report highlights varying degrees of opinion among Afghan women regarding
the conditions for recognizing the Taliban. While 25% of respondents are in
favour of recognition after the removal of some existing restrictions, another
28% firmly oppose any recognition under any circumstances, emphasizing the
gravity of the situation for women in Afghanistan.
A
separate survey conducted by UNAMA in July 2023 revealed that an overwhelming
96% of Afghan women prefer any recognition of the Taliban to be contingent on
significant improvements in the situation of women.
The
report also highlights the Taliban’s introduction of 50 decrees directly
targeting women’s rights, according to the United Nations. This alarming
statistic underscores the systematic challenges Afghan women face and the
urgent need for international attention and action to protect their rights and
freedoms.
The
Taliban’s arbitrary detentions instil fear in Afghan women, with 57% afraid to
go outside without a male relative. Only 1% believe they influence community
decisions. Women oppose Taliban recognition without lifting restrictions. They
seek international support to address Taliban oppression, emphasizing the need
for women’s rights in Afghanistan.
Source:
khaama.com
https://www.khaama.com/majority-of-afghan-women-against-taiban-recognition-un/
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