On International Blasphemy Day, the Case of Betty Lachgar Raises Questions for All of Us
Today, 30th September, I will be marking International Blasphemy Day, when I will stand in solidarity with dissidents and activists from across the world to challenge oppressive laws, freedom of expression, freedom of conscience and belief and freedom from belief without fear of violence, arrest or persecution. I do so as a Muslim and as a human rights activist.
Feminist Dissent Opposes Far Right Terror in the UK and Calls for Solidarity
The extent of this mobilisation affects us all – Muslim, non-Muslim, white and non-white, religious and non-religious and it is not going to go away on its own. We see it as more important than ever that we bring the history of building a secular, feminist, anti-racist and left perspective into the current struggles against fascism.
Statement on the Genocide in Gaza
Feminist Dissent condemns the ongoing genocide in Gaza being perpetrated by Israel while acknowledging the fundamentalist forces on both sides.
Iran’s Democratic Futures
Feminist Dissent stands in solidarity with Teesta Setalvad who has been jailed for her defence of human rights