White House Says Online Harassment Of Muslim Journalist, Sabrina Siddiqui, 'Unacceptable'
New Age
Islam News Bureau
27 June 20123
• White House Says Online Harassment Of Muslim
Journalist, Sabrina Siddiqui, 'Unacceptable'
• Egyptian Sisters Plan Hajj Pilgrimage For 20
Years, One Dies In Mecca
• Meet The Conspiracy Theorists Of ‘Bhagwa Love
Trap’
• UNFPA Calls For Addressing Arab Women’s Family
Planning Needs
• SAFF Launches Groundbreaking Funding Program To
Empower Women’s Football
Compiled by New Age Islam News Bureau
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White House Says Online Harassment Of Muslim Journalist, Sabrina Siddiqui, 'Unacceptable'
Sabrina Siddiqui. Photo: Twitter/@SabrinaSiddiqui
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26.06.2023
The
White House on Monday condemned the online harassment of a reporter who asked
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi about his government’s human rights record
when he visited the White House last week.
"We're
aware of the reports of that harassment. It's unacceptable, and we absolutely
condemn any harassment of journalists anywhere, under any circumstances,"
White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said about the
online harassment of Sabrina Siddiqui, a Muslim correspondent for The Wall
Street Journal.
“That’s
just completely unacceptable, and it’s antithetical to the principles of
democracy that … were on display last week during the state visit,” Kirby
added.
White
House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said that the Biden administration is
“committed to the freedom of the press, which is why we held a (joint) press
conference last Thursday" with US President Joe Biden and Modi, during the
Indian premier’s official two-day state visit.
During
the press conference, Siddiqui asked the Hindu leader what steps he was taking
“to improve the rights of Muslims and other minorities” in India and "to
uphold free speech.”
“Our
Constitution and our government and we have proved democracy can deliver. When
I say deliver, regardless of caste, creed, religion, gender – there is
absolutely no space for any discrimination (in my government),” Modi said in
response.
Source: aa.com.tr
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/americas/white-house-says-online-harassment-of-muslim-journalist-who-pressed-modi-unacceptable/2931807
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Egyptian
Sisters Plan Hajj Pilgrimage For 20 Years, One Dies In Mecca
Egyptian sisters Jamalat and Suad saved money for 20 years to embark on
the Hajj pilgrimage.
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June 26,
2023
Dubai:
Two devoted Egyptian sisters, Jamalat and Suad, who saved and dreamt of
performing the Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca for over 20 years, experienced a
bittersweet journey when they finally arrived at the holy city.
The
sisters began saving for the sacred pilgrimage in 2002 and were a constant
support to each other. Their bond and devotion were rewarded when both secured
seats for the Hajj despite not being chosen in the initial lottery.
Their
journey, however, took an unexpected turn when Jamalat passed away in Mecca on
the fifth day of their pilgrimage.
In an
emotional interview with local media, Suad revealed the last moments she shared
with her beloved sister and how she was grappling with the overwhelming grief
in a land far from home.
“Jamalat
was my crutch, my support. We had plans to witness the world together,” Suad
poignantly described her sister.
Initially,
the heartbroken Suad couldn’t find the strength to continue the Hajj rituals
without her sister. It was in Jamalat’s last wishes, which she had shared with
everyone before their journey, that gave Suad the strength to carry on. Jamalat
had asked to be left in Mecca if she passed away during the Hajj.
Suad
said, “We wanted to experience the beauty of Hajj together. She asked everyone
to let her stay in Mecca if she didn’t make it. Alhamdulillah, our Lord chose
her.”
Suad,
though deeply saddened, found solace in the fulfilment of their lifelong dream
and her sister’s final wish.
Source: gulfnews.com
https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/egyptian-sisters-plan-hajj-pilgrimage-for-20-years-one-dies-in-mecca-1.96640506
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UNFPA
calls for addressing Arab women’s family planning needs
27th
June 2023
Amman:
Nearly 15 per cent of Arab women aged between 15 and 49 have unmet family
planning needs, according to a statement released by the UN Population Fund
(UNFPA).
It is
estimated that 13.6 million women, out of a total of 91 million in the 15- to
49-year-old reproductive age range in the Arab region, desire to avoid or delay
pregnancy but are not utilising contraceptives, Xinhua news agency quoted the
statement as saying.
The
statement emphasized that the elimination of unmet needs by 2030 is one of the
three transformative goals set by the UNFPA.
The
statement was released after a three-day regional consultation on family
planning was concluded in Amman.
The
meeting gathered experts from the UNFPA, along with partners from 15 countries.
The
statement highlighted the unique challenges faced by the Arab region, including
social stigmatisation related to family planning, inequitable access to
healthcare and social services, weak supply chain management systems,
healthcare workforce shortages, and funding gaps.
These
obstacles prevent women of reproductive age from accessing the desired health and
social services, the statement read.
To
address these issues, the statement emphasized the need for increased efforts
from the United Nations, government partners, and civil society to fulfill
women’s family planning needs in the region.
Source: siasat.com
https://www.siasat.com/unfpa-calls-for-addressing-arab-womens-family-planning-needs-2626288/
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SAFF
launches groundbreaking funding program to empower women’s football
June 26,
2023
RIYADH:
The Saudi Arabian Football Federation has today announced a groundbreaking
funding initiative and support system for women’s football clubs worth $13.3
million.
This
groundbreaking initiative is designed to further enhance the rapidly growing
women’s football leagues and the wider sport in Saudi Arabia, ensuring its
sustainability and development for years to come.
With a
vision to inspire and nurture future generations of female footballers, SAFF’s
funding program will provide vital financial assistance to the Saudi Premier
League and Women’s First Division clubs.
To be
eligible for this funding, clubs must have a SAFF membership and Nafes license
to actively participate in all women’s tournaments organized by the federation.
They must also meet the organizational and technical requirements issued by
SAFF. Furthermore, clubs must demonstrate their financial adequacy and
commitment to the financial efficiency system according to national standards.
SAFF
will allocate the $13.3 million to women’s football programs across the
country, supporting clubs and players to continue the rapid growth of the
women’s game in recent years.
Lamia
Bahaian, the newly elected vice president of SAFF, said: “Today’s announcement
is another monumental step for SAFF in our unwavering dedication to developing
and sustaining a thriving women’s football presence in the Kingdom. We aim to
inspire young girls (to believe) that a career in football is not only feasible
for them but promising. Women and girls are central to everything we do in
sport, ensuring that we provide equal access to facilities, opportunities, and
careers both on and off the pitch. This is made possible thanks to the
tremendous support received from SAFF’s management.
“A key
motivation behind this program has stemmed from witnessing an incredible 30
percent growth in women’s football clubs and players across Saudi Arabia — not
just the major cities — over the past year. The interest potential of women’s
football is vast, and we want to ensure we’re doing everything we can to
support and sustain this growth.”
The
program sets four key goals for participating clubs:
1.
Enhance club governance and sustainability through improved structure and
strategy, in addition to financial and operational monitoring.
2.
Expand competitions and diversify teams to include an U-17 team and women’s
futsal senior team.
3.
Create job opportunities and develop the workforce by appointing Saudi female
coaches within the technical staff, and recruiting women in the administrative,
technical, and medical positions.
4.
Cultivate athletes to represent national teams by signing professional
contracts with Saudi female players and nurturing their development from the
grassroots level to the senior team.
In
alignment with Saudi Vision 2023, women’s sports in the Kingdom have made
significant progress, with over 190,000 females now actively participating in
sports each week. Women’s football, in particular, has witnessed substantial
advancements, including the establishment of a dedicated women’s football
department in 2019, the creation of a national women’s team, and the launch of
the SAFF Women’s Premier League.
Today,
the Premier and First Division leagues feature over 30 clubs and 600 players
from over 20 nations. On an amateur level, almost 50,000 schoolgirls took part
in the inaugural schools’ league across 4,700 teams from all corners of Saudi
Arabia.
In
addition, over 49 female referees are officially registered and officiating
league matches, with the first Saudi female referee – Anoud Al-Asmari –
breaking into FIFA’s licensed list. There are 1,080 additionally licensed
coaches playing a significant role in nurturing young female talent across
clubs, academies, schools, and training centers in different cities around the
country.
Source: arabnews.com
https://www.arabnews.com/node/2328226/sport
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