Amira Osman Hamed

Amira Osman Hamed is a Sudanese women’s rights activist and co-founder of the No to Oppression against Women Initiative. Quotes “This public order law changed Sudanese women from victims to criminals. This law is targeting the dignity of Sudanese people.” “There are many (who) wear it because they are afraid, not because they want to wear it,” “I’m Sudanese. I’m Muslim, and I’m not going to cover my head.” "In Sudan, violations of women rights take place every day, which is why we launched the No to Oppressing Women Movement in 2009." "This regime is oppressing women…we will not stop protesting against their sexist and oppressive laws," About Amira Osman Hamed She escaped the ordeal when one of the students took her out of the crowd, calmed her and advised her to return the next morning to declare her dedication to Islam at school assembly. Ms Osman Hamed, a 35-year-old civil engineer and women’s rights activist, was charged with ‘indecent or immoral dress’ for refusing to wear a headscarf. If found guilty, Ms Osman Hamed could face corporal punishment of up to 40 lashes. External links Category:Living people Category:1976 births Category:Activists Category: sudanese Category: women