Mariam

“Thankfully, I wasn’t hurt because people that I care about defended me and stood in - physically stood, in the way, got in between us.” - This is Mariam’s story.

Mariam spoke up against hateful comments about Muslims and was saved from being attacked in retaliation by the people around her who witnessed the altercation. After the event, Mariam continued to feel afraid whenever she was out in public that something similar would happen, and the outcome would be a lot more severe. 

It is far too common for Muslim women to feel unsafe in public spaces, especially if they wear the hijab. With November 25th marking the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, we must continue to fight against hate and advocate for the safety of all women, regardless of their visible or invisible identities. 

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About the Hate2Healing Campaign
Recognizing the strength of storytelling, CCMW launches a unique Hate2Healing anti-hate social media campaign to mark October’s Islamic Heritage Month. The campaign comprises 15 videos from diverse Muslim women, girls and non-binary people coming together to speak about their lived experiences of hate, racism and Islamophobia. The campaign aims to start the healing and recovery process for many survivors of hate by encouraging them to share their stories and start talking about their experiences both online and offline.