The hijab — the headscarf traditionally worn by many Middle East women — is becoming harder to spot in Iran these days. For many Iranian women, the hijab has become a symbol of oppression. They’re refusing to wear it,
Recent events in the Middle East are causing additional hardship and suffering for Christians in Yemen. For years, the tiny group of believers there have withstood intense persecution from militant Muslims and their government. Now, the attacks on ships and other
By Chris Kenny, Current Affairs commentator on Sky News Australia and columnist for The Australian Newspaper In Western liberal democracies, some of our greatest strengths also turn out to be obvious weaknesses. Our openness, plurality and tolerance leave us vulnerable
Labor senator Fatima Payman has been indefinitely suspended from the Labor caucus and there is now speculation she may quit the party altogether. In support of Payman a Muslim community group plans to run a political campaign supporting candidates in
Fears of community independents running on pro-Palestine platforms in key Labor seats have prompted the government’s hardening stance against Israel. Labor powerbrokers fear key western Sydney heartland seats with large Muslim populations are vulnerable to high-profile community independents running on
Early in May, in response to a push by some parliamentarians to end the recitation of prayer in the Victorian Parliament, Catholic Archbishop Peter A Comensoli joined representatives of Victoria’s faith communities in signing a letter sent to each member
