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Khadija Khan

Khadija Khan

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Khadija Khan is a journalist and commentator based in the UK. She writes for different publications, focusing on human rights, mainly women’s rights, as well as minorities and extremism.
riots
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PPolitics & Law

Reflections on the far right riots: a predictable wave of violence

  • byKhadija Khan
  • 21 August 2024
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The racial violence that erupted on the streets of the UK in early August was tragic. Ordinary British…
identity politics
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  • 6 minute read
PPolitics & Law

Islamic identity politics is a threat to British democracy

  • byKhadija Khan
  • 19 June 2024
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It is becoming more and more typical for politicians in Britain to whip up religious sentiments to win…
iran
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  • 5 minute read
IInternational

Iran and the UN’s betrayal of human rights

  • byKhadija Khan
  • 15 May 2024
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'The UN has a long history of pusillanimity when it comes to Iran.'
Ramadan
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  • 5 minute read
CCivil Liberties

Mind Your Ramadan!

  • byKhadija Khan
  • 2 April 2024
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Khadija Khan reports from a recent protest against compulsory Ramadan participation.
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  • 6 minute read
EEducation

The Michaela School and religious exceptionalism

  • byKhadija Khan
  • 6 February 2024
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'A highly polarised society where differences are valued more than similarities is a breeding ground for extremists,' argues Khadija Khan.
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CCivil Liberties

The hijab is the wrong symbol to represent women

  • byKhadija Khan
  • 13 November 2023
  • 2 comments
Khadija Khan on why a hijab-clad statue in Birmingham is a faux pas, celebrating a symbol of oppression against women rather than their freedom and dignity.
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