If someone comes forward with allegations of gender-based violence (GBV), one of the first debates that erupts is whether or not the survivor is lying. However, we know that research ...
by: Kiran Waqar “O you who believe! Stand out firmly for justice, as witnesses to Allah, even though it be against yourselves, or your parents, or your kin, be he ...
Nadiah Mohajir is a lifelong Chicagoan, Pakistani-American-Muslim, mother of three, public health professional, reproductive justice activist, and anti-sexual assault advocate. She is the Co-founder and Executive Director for HEART Women ...
Congratulations to all of us for surviving another round of election mobilization and engagement. To the organizers, GOTV warriors, campaign strategists and poll workers, we hope you are able to ...
by Nadiah Mohajir A recent study by Brigham Young University explored the experiences of female students in a predominantly male collegiate accounting program, and found the challenges that women often ...
At HEART, we are committed to dismantling the root causes of gender-based violence (GBV) and oppression in the communities we live, work, and pray in. This especially includes addressing racism ...
Part II of the series. Read Part I here. | Content Warning: Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence by Navila Rashid *Names have been changed for privacy reasons About 4 years ago, ...
*Para una traducción al español, desplácese hacia abajo. **This blog post is accompanied by a worksheet, downloadable here, and a video, viewable here. by Nadiah Mohajir As we begin another ...
*Part I of a series of post related to the impact of COVID-19 by Navila Rashid Like ripples in water, the whole world is experiencing the waves of the COVID-19 ...
Given the heightened threat of COVID-19, we have been monitoring the situation daily and consulting key stakeholders, including our board, about our upcoming travel commitments. We have the added benefit of ...
by Kimya Forouzan On March 4th, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in a case called June Medical Services v. Russo. The case arises from a Louisiana law which ...
Too often, institutional responses to power-based violence fall short for numerous reasons. First, they may fall short because they were not addressed in a timely manner--either because leadership did not ...
by the HEART team For the last ten years, HEART has been actively immersed in community education, institutional capacity building, and survivor advocacy. Recently, we have seen an uptick in ...
by Nadiah Mohajir Imagine that there is someone you deeply love and respect. Maybe they’re a celebrity. Maybe they’re a religious leader or your spiritual teacher. Maybe you know them. ...
At HEART, we are committed to ensuring that our Muslim communities have access to trauma-informed and accurate information regarding reproductive health and rights. Moreover, we also are committed to prioritizing ...
by Nadiah Mohajir As I continue to work with diverse Muslim communities, I am blessed with being trusted with so many stories. These stories may be extremely painful, often full ...
The author of this poem has chosen to remain anonymous Day 7 and I find myself in a foggy cloud of worry. Discomfort. Restlessness. My headphones blast Allahu Allahu from ...
by Nadiah Mohajir Because HEART sits at the intersection of reproductive justice and faith, we understand the complexities of the current abortion debate, and the physical, emotional, and spiritual implications of having ...
by Nadiah Mohajir With the increased visibility of the #MeToo movement, everyone is having conversations about sexual violence. But unfortunately, not everyone has the tools or understanding to make these ...
We are proud to share with you our incredible accomplishments for 2018. We have had a year of tremendous growth, increased visibility, lessons learned, and exciting future directions. Join us ...
