by heartwg@gmail.com | Dec 8, 2014 | Sexual Violence
Community Resources: Responding to Sexual Violence in Muslim Communities If you are a survivor or a community looking to support survivors of sexual violence, here are some resources for you. Coming forward about an act of sexual violence requires a lot of courage and...
by heartwg@gmail.com | Nov 6, 2014 | Guest Bloggers, Sexual Violence
by Jennifer Zobair originally published on the Feminist Wire Whenever the epidemic of rape in Egypt makes the news, I am destined to think of Joyce Carol Oates. Last summer, the author took to twitter to question whether Islam was responsible for...
by heartwg@gmail.com | Sep 15, 2014 | Mental Well-Being, Sexual Violence
by Nadiah Mohajir The recent news of Ray Rice and Janay Palmer has sparked much conversation around domestic violence, and what we as a community can do to address it and effectively support our survivors. Our last guest post, by Rabia Chaudry, explored the challenges...
by heartwg@gmail.com | Aug 11, 2014 | Sexual Violence
Trigger warnings: self-harm, rape and sexual abuse originally published on loveinshallah.com by Sarah Cassim It was becoming a little routine by now. Every day after work, I would listlessly make the rounds of the kitchen, not daring to cook anything lest my resolve...
by heartwg@gmail.com | Apr 30, 2014 | Sexual and Reproductive Health, Sexual Violence
A collaborative effort between the Chicago Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation, HEART Women & Girls, the Rahma Network, and Karamah, Engaging Muslim Communities in Ending Sexual Exploitation: A Toolkit and Resource Guide targets groups within Muslim communities...
by heartwg@gmail.com | Apr 14, 2014 | Mental Well-Being, Sexual Violence
by Nadiah Mohajir originally published on altmuslimah.com ******trigger warning******* Just having returned from an intense karate class, Rania* reflected on her anger, and how tired she felt upon the release of her anger. “I just hate him,” she thought. “I really...
