Week 15 Doll Project Solidarity!

Unfortunetly I had to skip a few weeks due to some pressing design obligations this week though I thought I'd do a short post on International Scarves in Solidarity. What does this mean? Well here is the link to the event on facebook https://www.facebook.com/events/142371509268637/145370972302024/?notif_t=plan_mall_activity

I'll just place the description of the event word for word:
 International Scarves in Solidarity is an opportunity for individuals all over the world to show support and solidarity to Muslim women who wear the Hijab/Niqab by choice. This event hopes to spread awareness about the hijab/niqab and negate any misconceptions.

In order to participate in this event—anyone from any background should simply wear a scarf around their neck for the day. Any willing females (due to respect) should wear the scarf around their head. 

Islamophobia—the fear and misunderstanding of Islam—is a phenomenon that is unfortunately a reality in the world today. The hijab/niqab is a visible way that many Muslim women have chosen to express their faith. As a result, many will face misunderstanding, discrimination, prejudice, and hate-crimes. International Scarves in Solidarity is an opportunity for Muslims and Non-Muslims alike to show their solidarity with hijabi/niqabi Muslim women in their struggle.

International Scarves in Solidarity hopes to initiate a respectful and progressive dialogue. Due to the many misconceptions prominent in societies all over the world, the hijab/niqab has been commonly misunderstood on multiple levels. Unfortunately, many people believe that the hijab/niqab is a form of oppression. The truth is that the decision to wear the hijab/niqab is intended for Muslim women to make for their selves.

At the very core, International Scarves in Solidarity upholds the notion that all women should be granted freedom of expression and religion in society without fear of harassment. Moreover, no public or private institution should be able to regulate laws that intervene with this basic freedom.

Finally, this event is NOT meant to simulate the experiences of hijabi/niqabi women. Hijab/Niqabi women face a struggle that will never be understood throughout just ONE day of wearing the hijab. Again, this day is intended for awareness, dialogue, and solidarity purposes.

So not only did I myself participate by wearing a scarf around my head but I also placed one on one of my dolls Keiyoko and took her to work with me. I was really thankful for a friend sending me and invite to this event, it was a nice eye opener and anything to spread the word about humans rights and choice in this world. Though I received a few strange glances that made me wonder what they were thinking, I can only imagine what someone of the muslim faith must feel on a daily basis. I suprisingly did not have anyone question why I was wearing one though, so most people must have had more respect for my choice then what I had originally thought so bravo to those that met my choice, though for a day, with acceptance.

Spread the word and the love that each person has rights to choice what faith they follow, what they choice to wear, and no one should be stripped of those rights. Stay Strong!