Blog
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Her Zine: The Story Behind the Scene with Beyond The Hijab and T. Shuxia
Date: 3/10/2026 (Saturday)Time: 2-3pmVenue: City Book RoomFree admission. Pre-registration is required. In celebration of Singapore Independent Bookshop Day, City Book Room is diving into the world of self-publishing. What is a zine? Why do zine makers publish zines? Beyond The Hijab and Shuxia share their journeys of making their own zines — a perfect fit…
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We raised $703 for the Ashour family at SIMF 2026!
All funds raised have been directed towards the fundraiser for Abed, Nadine and their twin toddlers Elaf and Sulaf to their friend and coordinator in Canada who is supporting them through their asylum application process. May all displaced peoples return to their homelands in peace. May all refugees find safety and life. May the world…
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Feedback on the proposed amendments to the Administration of Muslim Law Act (AMLA)
Beyond the Hijab has shared our feedback on the proposed amendments to the Administration of Muslim Law Act (AMLA) for the consultation period spanning 25 May to 22 June, 2026. Do send in your own recommendations and feedback to be a part of this important process as the laws that affect us directly are being…
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Update: Fundraiser for E’s school fees
$22,445 raised from 70 of us! Thank you so much to everyone who interacted with our post and who made contributions. Our solidarity with all transnational families who have to endure invisibilised struggles and suffer under the fluctuating demands of citizenship and borders. Timeline and transactions Impact The sum raised: E’s oldest sister wanted to…
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What we learned at the: Ramadan solidarity West Papua teach-in
We learned so much at the teach-in, from Sha as well as everyone who turned up and shared their own knowledge and takes, and even trying to grapple with the contradictions and challenges that this present-day colonisation of West Papua poses. May we bring the energy forward to ensure a future free from colonisation, exploitation,…
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Zakat-eligible: Help a 15-year old girl stay in school and in Singapore
E’s case is a perfect example of how (1) the way we conceive of citizenship / residency rights, (2) rules governing access to public goods like education and (3) rules governing access to social assistance schemes intersect to create intersectional and intergenerational precarity. We urge you to read through the case details, whether or not…
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Happy International Women’s Day 2026
Liberation will never come from bombs, girlboss capitalism, or “benevolent” patriarchy. We want anti-authoritarianism, solidarity, mutual aid and justice! Imperial feminism justifies wars that oppresses women, not liberate them. Islamophobia and the saviour complex is fundamentally rooted in patriarchy and colonial white supremacy. Supporting women is an active verb. Support women—against injustice, rape culture, sexism,…
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Highlights from our Community Cook Book
First Things First – Donation Update! As of 8 February 2026, we’ve collected and donated SGD920 to @helpingsudan, surpassing our original goal of 800SGD! We thank everyone who donated to our campaign – whether or not you were able to join us for the workshop, your presence is felt and appreciated through your contribution! At…
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Ramadan Solidarity West Papua Teach-In
📍14 March, Saturday, 11am-1pm, venue to be shared after registration. Limited spaces! This Ramadan we invite you to an informal session where we learn more about the ecocide and genocide in West Papua and how we can practice solidarity. Just close by our region, a silent occupation, genocide and ecocide is taking place. In West…
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Call for focus group participants
📢 We are looking for women currently undergoing or have completed their Syariah divorce to participate in a focus group discussion. ✏️ Your insights and feedback will be integral to our research project on the lived experiences of women navigating syariah court’s divorce process. 🗓️ 14 Feb, Saturday, 11.30am-1.30pm ➡️ Register &/or share: –