WOMEN BRACE TO FIGHT DISCRIMINATION
The increase in discrimination against women with head scarves on their heads in the country have become a great concern for authorities and women themselves.
Education Officer Amina Bawoh and President of Sisters of Deenul Islam (SOD) Mariam Kamara want to see an end to discrimination
In line with the Islamic norms and values Sisters of Deenul Islam (SOD) a newly established organization of young girls has been set up to bring an end to discrimination on women with head scarf (Hijab).
The organization’s Motto “Restore Islamic Pride” focuses on Islamic values. President of SOD Mariam Kamara a student said they mostly face discrimination based on their Islamic dress code. “At times people frown at us for our dress-code and embarrass us in public,” she said.
Sister Kamara went on to say that some women with head scarves have lost their jobs while others were asked out of institutions or are not allowed to participate in some activities. “Some say that we are inferior in the society which is not correct and not right for them to thinks so,” she said.
She went on to say that the growth of Islam in the world needs more teaching.
An Education Officer Amina Bawoh said the organization was set up to encourage Islamic women to cherish their religion more especially when they are attaining Western education. “They should not forget their Islamic dress code and what Allah says about the dress of women in the society,” she said.
She pointed out that they want to promote peace, unity and a forum of understanding among the universities and colleges in the country. “It is our right to be educated but we should not forget our religion,” she stressed.
She noted that eradicating discrimination against women will go a long way for the country especially when religious tolerance is enjoyed in the country. “Head scarf is a dress Allah asked us to put on as Muslim women. I feel good when I dress in such a way and I will do all I can to keep my pride and the respect I have in the society so that the society will not look at me differently,” she said.
Currently, SOD has over 20 members who are in universities and the Voice of Islam is serving as their head office. Among the activities lined up are radio programmes on discrimination for people to be better informed of what head scarf is all about.
The organization has received a lot of commendation from various groups and women right activists. Some argue that a country like Sierra Leone should not practice such discrimination because of the kind of religious tolerance we are enjoying. “It is not only for us but for our children” says sister Bawoh.
Education Officer Amina Bawoh and President of Sisters of Deenul Islam (SOD) Mariam Kamara want to see an end to discrimination
In line with the Islamic norms and values Sisters of Deenul Islam (SOD) a newly established organization of young girls has been set up to bring an end to discrimination on women with head scarf (Hijab).
The organization’s Motto “Restore Islamic Pride” focuses on Islamic values. President of SOD Mariam Kamara a student said they mostly face discrimination based on their Islamic dress code. “At times people frown at us for our dress-code and embarrass us in public,” she said.
Sister Kamara went on to say that some women with head scarves have lost their jobs while others were asked out of institutions or are not allowed to participate in some activities. “Some say that we are inferior in the society which is not correct and not right for them to thinks so,” she said.
She went on to say that the growth of Islam in the world needs more teaching.
An Education Officer Amina Bawoh said the organization was set up to encourage Islamic women to cherish their religion more especially when they are attaining Western education. “They should not forget their Islamic dress code and what Allah says about the dress of women in the society,” she said.
She pointed out that they want to promote peace, unity and a forum of understanding among the universities and colleges in the country. “It is our right to be educated but we should not forget our religion,” she stressed.
She noted that eradicating discrimination against women will go a long way for the country especially when religious tolerance is enjoyed in the country. “Head scarf is a dress Allah asked us to put on as Muslim women. I feel good when I dress in such a way and I will do all I can to keep my pride and the respect I have in the society so that the society will not look at me differently,” she said.
Currently, SOD has over 20 members who are in universities and the Voice of Islam is serving as their head office. Among the activities lined up are radio programmes on discrimination for people to be better informed of what head scarf is all about.
The organization has received a lot of commendation from various groups and women right activists. Some argue that a country like Sierra Leone should not practice such discrimination because of the kind of religious tolerance we are enjoying. “It is not only for us but for our children” says sister Bawoh.
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