Women In Sweden Wear Headscarves After Muslim Woman Is Assaulted
Many posted pictures of themselves in headscarves using the hashtag #hijabuppropet (hijab outcry) after a Muslim woman was the victim of an alleged hate crime.
1. Women of various faiths in Sweden and other countries wore headscarves to show solidarity for a Muslim woman who was allegedly attacked for wearing a hijab in Sweden.
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The attacker reportedly tore off the pregnant woman’s hijab and hit her head against a car. The victim’s friends told local media that the assailant also shouted racist insults at her.
The victim told the police she believes it was a faith-based hate crime.
3. Several women started campaigning against the attack using the hashtag #hijabuppropet (hijab outcry).
Check out the #hijabuppropet hashtag - Swedish men & women wearing hijab in solidarity for attacked pregnant woman
— HashashinTag (@HashashinTag)
HashashinTag
@HashashinTag
Check out the #hijabuppropet hashtag - Swedish men & women wearing hijab in solidarity for attacked pregnant woman
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On her way to work, one of many Swedish women who wore Hijab today in solidarity with Muslim women #hijabuppropet
— Assem Libya (@libyaamazigh101)
Assem Libya
@libyaamazigh101
On her way to work, one of many Swedish women who wore Hijab today in solidarity with Muslim women #hijabuppropet
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Matilda
@MissML
Moi idag! Fellow sisters, united we stand! #hijabuppropet #HijabPict
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It's not about religion, it's about showin support 2 our sisters worldwide wearing hijab #sisterhood #hijabuppropet
— MissyInternational (@AidaaMM)
MissyInternational
@AidaaMM
It’s not about religion, it’s about showin support 2 our sisters worldwide wearing hijab #sisterhood #hijabuppropet
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In support of Muslim women in Sweden I wear hijab today. Crappy shot but this how I look today. #hijabuppropet
— Carin (@petitecaja)
Carin
@petitecaja
In support of Muslim women in Sweden I wear hijab today. Crappy shot but this how I look today. #hijabuppropet
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Spent the day wearing Hijab supporting #hijabuppropet Protesting against increased violence towards muslim women!
— Intercult (@Intercult)
Intercult
@Intercult
Spent the day wearing Hijab supporting #hijabuppropet Protesting against increased violence towards muslim women!
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En #kvinde b�f8r kunne kl�e6de sig, som hun vil! B�e5de med og uden #t�f8rkl�e6de! #S�f8ster #solidaritet #hijab #hijabuppropet
— Jeanette Pedersen (@jeanett3s)
Jeanette Pedersen
@jeanett3s
En #kvinde b�f8r kunne kl�e6de sig, som hun vil! B�e5de med og uden #t�f8rkl�e6de! #S�f8ster #solidaritet #hijab #hijabuppropet
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supersnippy♀
@supersnippy
classy #hijabuppropet
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Signe Rocklin
@yamipanda
I wear a hijab now. Hijabs are cool. #hijabuppropet
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Milena Axklo
@milenaaxklo
�d6ver mig inf�f6r #hijabuppropet. Sv�e5rt �e4r vad det �e4r!
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Fatima J
@JustJeylani
Big love to the Swedes! #hijabuppropet #StampOutIslamophobia
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