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The religious discrimination bill will be a step backwards in hard-fought protections for women

It’s supposed to protect, but the draft bill could have a detrimental impact on women, writes lawyer Talitha Maugueret.

Reproductive healthcare facing ‘biggest threat in decade’ with Religious Discrimination Bill

Legal experts and community groups have raised serious concerns about the latest Religious Discrimination Bill, warning it could erode decades of progress.

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Women wearing head coverings most at risk of abuse

A new large-scale study from Charles Sturt University reveals that women who wear head coverings (hijab) are most at risk of abuse.

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#LetNoorRun: Teenage athlete disqualified from race for wearing hijab

A sixteen-year old athlete Noor Alexandria Abukaram was disqualified because she needed a waiver to wear her hijab, and she didn’t have one.

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Here’s why women should be worried about new religious discrimination laws

As a woman of faith who has experienced the impacts of Islamaphobia – I know the importance of protecting people from discrimination.