Why are my Human Rights a Matter of Debate?

Originally published here in The Huffington Post.

The Council of Islamic Ideology (CII), the official constitutional body that advises the government on all matters related to religious affairs in Pakistan, recently criticised a bill that criminalises violence against women as “un-Islamic.”

What’s Wrong with Facebook’s Ramadan Greeting?

Originally published here in The Independent.

Facebook produced their own Ramadan greeting which popped up on news feeds as users logged onto the website. Though this may appear to be a simple, generic seasonal greeting, there are several underlying issues with its visual message.