A fierce advocate for human rights and gender equality and a frequent speaker at the united nations human rights council in geneva, raza was featured in the awardwinning documentary honor diaries. Honor diaries addresses controversy with muslim advocacy groups. Explore some of raheel raza best quotations and sayings on such as president trump should look into how such programs have worked, keeping in mind that bringing moderate, reformminded muslims to the table is urgent and can give important insights. She explains that, for one thing, the facecovering niqab is not a religious requirement under islamic law. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. With raheel raza, raquel evita saraswati, juliana taimoorazy. We in the west are not immune to honorbased violence. Raheel raza is the president of the council for muslims facing tomorrow.
We in the west are not immune to honor based violence. Watch honor diaries 2014 full movie free streaming. Through dialogue and activism, these women directly confront the gender ine. Apr 03, 2020 every evening for the past two weeks ocd announces, we have a lot to do tomorrow so lets make a todo list. Raheel raza hopes to be the muslim extremists hate most. A leading global voice against islamist extremism, she is president of the council for muslims facing tomorrow, founding member of the muslim reform movement, author of the book their jihad not my jihad, award winning journalist, public speaker, and advocate for human rights, gender equality and dignity in diversity. Mar 21, 2014 the international humanist and ethical union iheu organized the first screening in continental europe of the film, honor diaries, in order to help highlight the widespread violence that women suffer around the world in the name of honour. The international humanist and ethical union iheu organized the first screening in continental europe of the film, honor diaries, in order to help highlight the widespread violence that women suffer around the world in the name of honour. The film tells the story of the short life, and brutal gang rape and murder in delhi in december 2012, of a 23 year old medical student by 6 men on a moving bus. Its a movement which has picked up traction globally. The producers of honor diaries were unavailable for comment, and hirsi ali declined to be interviewed. Qandeel baloch, was a 26yearold social media celebrity who had boldly decided to live outside the box. Nine womens rights advocates, each with personal connections to islam and muslimmajority societies, come together and share their stories in this revelatory documentary. The conference was a discussion with raza and alliance defending freedoms benjamin bull.
Ayaan hirsi ali film ignites row over islam, censorship. Honor diaries explores violence against women in honorbased societies, with particular focus on female genital mutilation fgm, violence against women and honor killings and forced marriage, and lack of access to education. Ayaan hirsi ali film ignites row over islam, censorship al. Awardwinning muslim activist raheel raza addressed the confusion and problems that result from a lack of proper historical understanding of the quran at her presentation politics, patriarchy, and power. Raza participated, together with eight other womens rights activists, in the documentary film honor diaries which explores the issues of genderbased violence and inequality in muslimmajority societies. Honor diaries micah smith, raheel raza, alex traiman. Who the heck is raheel raza and what is this inane video that. In canada, there have been cases of honor killings since 2002. Honor diaries features nine courageous womens rights advocates with connections to muslimmajority societies who are engaged in a dialogue about gender ineq. Honor diaries is a 20 documentary film by producer paula kweskin. Raheel raza is president of the council for muslims facing tomorrow, author of the book their jihad not my jihad, award winning journalist, public speaker, activist for human rights, gender.
Honor diaries addresses controversy with muslim advocacy groups awardwinning film features 9 activists fighting for womens rights in islamic societies. Raheel bridges the gap between east and west, promoting cultural and religious diversity. The box in this case being the parameters laid out by the. Honour killings ryerson digital repository ryerson university. There is no penalty because it is in the name of honor. Depaul censors discussion on muslim treatment of women. Mar 03, 2014 honor diaries features nine courageous womens rights advocates with connections to muslimmajority societies who are engaged in a dialogue about gender ineq. Every evening for the past two weeks ocd announces, we have a lot to do tomorrow so lets make a todo list. She lives in toronto, ontario, canada she is the author of their jihad, not my jihad.
This is the audio of a tedx talk she gave in amsterdam in june 2015. Honor diaries features nine courageous womens rights advocates with connections to muslimmajority societies. The clarion project formerly clarion fund is a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to educating both policy makers and the public about the growing phenomenon of islamic extremism. Raheel raza celebrity profile check out the latest raheel raza photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. She will be a featured speaker at the westar fall 2014 meeting. Raheel razas blog a reformist canadian muslim speaks out.
There was religious tolerance, a true acceptance of other religions. Honor diaries features nine courageous womens rights advocates with roots in muslimmajority societies. The clarion project is committed to working towards safeguarding human rights for all peoples. Raheel has appeared in print media, radio and television on topics related to radicalization, women and youth issues and human rights. The women featured have all witnessed first hand the hardships that women endure including freedom of movement, forced marriage and the right to education and they are profiled in their efforts to affect change, both in their. Raheel raza is president of the council for muslims facing tomorrow, author of the book their jihad, not my jihad, award winning journalist, public. Raheel raza human rights activist, diversity consultant, and public speaker grew up in pakistan, in a muslim world she did not know would be erased within a generation, her version of islam replaced by a very different kind. Honor diaries explores violence against women in honor based societies, with particular focus on female genital mutilation fgm, violence against women and honor killings and forced marriage, and lack of access to education. Honor diaries features nine courageous womens rights advocates with connections to. When the word of god goes wrong on november 23rd, 2014, at the san diego convention center as part of the westar institute fall 2014 national meeting.
Razas group muslims facing tomorrow supports the ban. We are really delighted and excited that the powerful and moving documentary indias daughter has been confirmed for the censored womens film festival. In fact, in the documentary called honor diaries, one woman calls it systematic. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. Jun 05, 2017 depaul censors discussion on muslim treatment of women news. Canadian values and their roles in honour killings butt and raza. Women who say they wear the covering out of their own free will, raza said, maybe they need to see a therapist.
Honor diaries has been very successful in implementing and influencing change because it is more than a. Iheu premieres honor diaries film at united nations. Podcast raheel raza tedx talk june 2015 by honor diaries. Notions of shame and honor are challenged, and a dialogue that goes beyond assumptions emerges in their efforts to create change. She adds that it is a health hazard and a security hazard. The reform of islam will come from muslim women ezra levant rebel commander.
With this purchase you will receive an honor diaries digital download and access to our online screening kit including. However a project was undertaken by grass roots activists to educate members of parliament by sending them a copy of the award winning documentary honor diaries. Honor diaries features nine courageous womens rights advocates with connections to muslimmajority societies who are engaged in a dialogue about gender inequality. Raheel raza president of the council for muslims facing tomorrow. The film tells the story of the short life, and brutal gang rape and murder in delhi in december 2012, of. But cairs objections to the film were challenged by raheel raza, who is featured in the film and is one of the first muslim women to lead prayers at mosques in canada. Raheel razas blog a reformist canadian muslim speaks. The racist gathering brings together act figures, elected officials and a host of antimuslim extremists. Osu to show honor diaries film over cair objections cair is objecting to airing honor diaries, a documentary about violence against women. Like a good submissive wife yeah right in your dreams baby i grab a pad and paper remember we have these all over the house in case of emergency and sit down. Mar 09, 2020 the clarion project formerly clarion fund is a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to educating both policy makers and the public about the growing phenomenon of islamic extremism. These women, who have witnessed firsthand the hardships women endure, are profiled in. Author of their jihadnot my jihad, raheel raza is a public speaker, consultant for interfaith and intercultural diversity, documentary film maker, freel. She was appointed to and served three years on the public service committe for ontario college of teachers.
More than a movie, honor diaries is a movement that inspires viewers to learn more about issues facing women in muslim majority societies and to act for change. Watch honor diaries 2014 full movie free streaming online. She is a legit muslim saying these things and youre attempts to smear her credibility with blank assertions that she is wrong will not work. Honor diaries addresses controversy with muslim advocacy.
These women, who have witnessed firsthand the hardships women endure, are profiled in their efforts to affect change, both in their communities and beyond. Apr 14, 2014 the producers of honor diaries were unavailable for comment, and hirsi ali declined to be interviewed. Raheel raza is an activist in her own right and not beholden to clarion. Not my jihad, professional speaker, president of the council for muslims facing tomorrow. Speaking with raheel raza brought back memories of an islam that has been largely wiped out an islam that coexisted peacefully with other religions, an islam where most women did not wear a veil. Raheel raza juliana taimoorazy nazanin afshinjam raquel saraswati. Raheel raza is a munk senior fellow with the macdonaldlaurier institute. She is a participant in the award winning documentary honor diaries and also a recipient of the queen. The box in this case being the parameters laid out by the majority of men in pakistan dictating how much freedom a woman can have in their staunchly patriarchal society.
Honor diaries by zainab khan overdrive rakuten overdrive. Women who can not even leave their house without permission, much less drive to a rally to protest not being able to leave. Honor diaries viewing guide which includes discussion guide. Raheel raza is a pakistanicanadian womens rights activist who features in honor diaries and tours the planet talking at screenings of the film. Next week, the antimuslim hate group act for america and its grassroots activists will again descend upon washington, d.
Jul 18, 2016 huffington post blog july 18, 2016 qandeel baloch, was a 26yearold social media celebrity who had boldly decided to live outside the box. Mar 08, 2014 honor diaries features nine courageous womens rights advocates with roots in muslimmajority societies. Who the heck is raheel raza and what is this inane video. New york, april 3, 2014 prnewswire a new awardwinning documentary, honor diaries, featuring nine brave activists fighting. She is featured in the awardwinning documentary honor diaries. In canada we sent copies of the film to each member of. Several muslim women activists discuss their stories and the state of.
The footage was shot during a twoday session that brought together nine active feminists from around the world. Honor diaries 20 is a documentary directed by micah smith. Who the heck is raheel raza and what is this inane video that keeps showing up on my facebook feed. She collaborated on the powerful documentary the honor diaries. She collaborated on the powerful documentary the honor diaries, exposing the scandal of honor killings and other antiwoman abuse that is rampant in the muslim world. Award winning writer, public speaker and interfaith advocate. Honor diaries has been very successful in implementing and influencing change because it is more than a film. Now available on itunes amazon honor diaries is the first film to break the silence. How raheel sahrif is leading this war from the front and the zeal he has shown to put this to the end once and for all, i doubt it can be matched. Honor diaries features nine courageous womens rights advocates with connections to muslimmajority societies who are engaged in a dialogue about gender. They are human rights leaders, and they are horrified by the terrible discrimination faced by women in the muslim world. Osu to show honor diaries film over cair objections. Question help she clearly has some very postmodern views of islam that are, at the very least, a mixed bag.
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