Burqa Archives - CAIR Chicago

Dutch government moves closer to banning the niqab and burqa

January 31, 2012

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In a controversial legal step taken by the Dutch Parliament, the Cabinet has proposed to pass legislation that bans the traditional Muslim garments, the niqab and burqa, by 2013.

France Burqa Ban Misses the Point

April 25, 2011

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| Categories: Civil Rights Center, Features

“Far from a victory in the fight for women’s rights, France’s ban of the burqa, the head-to-toe covering worn by some Muslim women, is a red herring, a deflection, and a blow for free societies everywhere,” writes Christina Abraham, CAIR-Chicago’s Civil Rights Director.

Medill Reports: 'People look at us and get the wrong impression'

January 18, 2011

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| Categories: Anti Hate Center, Civil Rights Center, Features, In the Media

“Islamophobia is the last form of racism that is tolerated in mainstream America,” said Amina Sharif, CAIR-Chicago’s Communications Coordinator. “You won’t see Fox News go out of its way to defend anti-black or anti-Semitic comments but they went out of their way to defend an Islamophobic statement.”

Medill Reports: ‘People look at us and get the wrong impression’

January 18, 2011

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| Categories: Anti Hate Center, Civil Rights Center, Features, In the Media

“Islamophobia is the last form of racism that is tolerated in mainstream America,” said Amina Sharif, CAIR-Chicago’s Communications Coordinator. “You won’t see Fox News go out of its way to defend anti-black or anti-Semitic comments but they went out of their way to defend an Islamophobic statement.”