The university opened its doors to Voices of the Hijab – an exhibition and road show that raises awareness of heritage, the Hijab and contemporary issues affecting young people.
UCB students and lecturers attended the exhibition, delivered by the Hijab Planning Group, to engage with one another and share thoughts on a variety of subjects, such as why women wear a Hijab, how they are currently portrayed in the media and how society perceives them locally and nationally.
The group drew on the stories and views of Muslim and non-Muslim women in the UK to challenge stereotyping and negativity and empower young people to raise their voices and become more active within their community.
An emotional and thought-provoking video was shown to highlight the changes in society’s attitude to Islamic minorities after 9/11 and the impact that it had on young Muslims living in the UK.
