Tag Archives: burqa

Do not ask what freedom can do for you …

Posted on February 25, 2016 by Michel Botman

“Do not ask what freedom can do for you, … but what you can do for freedom!” To women in Paris, New York, Brussels, London – or Ottawa on “Hijab day” – who lawfully claim the freedom to wear the … Continue reading →

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Islamism, Feminism & Defiance

Posted on July 7, 2015 by Michel Botman

Few stories could be more heartbreaking than the story of Lisa Borch, the tragically misguided teen from Denmark, victimized for years by Muslim men twice her age, abused, manipulated, brainwashed and ultimately programmed to kill. The story of two victims … Continue reading →

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Unveiling and Uprising

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Michel Botman

Dana Bakdounis; breaking free from the confines of the chrysalis.  Giving a voice and a face to the uprising of women in the Arab world:

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Where’s Walda?

Posted on October 21, 2012 by Michel Botman

I recently had an interesting conversation with a Muslim woman who vehemently defended the right of women to wear the burqa or niqab freely and without any restriction. This is a highly debated topic in many modern societies, particularly in … Continue reading →

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