France is known for its values of liberty, equality, and fraternity. These ideas are written into its constitution and repeated worldwide as a model for democracy. But when it comes to Muslim women and girls who wear the hijab, these promises are not being kept... Read More
Ukraine is at war, not only for its land but for its identity. After Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February of 2022, the world has witnessed destruction, identity erasure, and numerous human rights violations on an unprecedented scale... Read more
Across the world, from Sudan to Afghanistan, Syria to Myanmar, millions of people are fleeing persecution, war, and instability. They're seeking safety as a means for survival, but the world—Europe and the United States in particular—is not responding to the calls for refuge or the cries for help... Read More
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