by HEART Team | Jun 4, 2015 | Mental Well-Being
by Nadiah Mohajir I’m seeing a lot of conversation since Caitlyn Jenner’s transition, in particular in faith communities and what “the faith has to say about it.” Let me first put it out there: I am no expert on transgender issues –...
by HEART Team | May 28, 2015 | Building Safer Communities, Sexual Violence
originally posted on muslimmatters.org by Ustadha Zaynab Ansari “You who believe, uphold justice and bear witness to God, even if it is against yourselves, your parents, or your close relatives. Whether the person is rich or poor, God can best take care of both....
by HEART Team | May 18, 2015 | Sexual and Reproductive Health, Youth
Exploring sexual experiences, shame, and access to sexual health information among Muslim Youth in Canada: A Research Study We welcome guest writer and researcher Sobia Ali Faisal, who recently earned her doctoral degree from the University of Windsor. Her research is...
by HEART Team | May 15, 2015 | Sexual Violence
We love this great interview on Muslims & Mental Health on sexual assault awareness, featuring Sumaya Abubaker. Hosted by Heather Laird Jackson, the episode begins with Sumaya’s story as a survivor, and continues to explore the challenges of being a...
by HEART Team | May 3, 2015 | Sexual Violence
Addressing sexual abuse in faith communities can be particularly challenging given some of the cultural barriers, the stigmatization and blaming of survivors, and the social and emotional consequences that many survivors face by coming forward. While it is easy for...
