my modesty

share your story and create change

We know that there are many misconceptions and judgements in the community about Islam and the experiences of young Muslim women. And we want to change it.

The recent hijab ban in France for girls and young women is an example of how the wearing of the hijab has over simplified the unique and individual stories of young women and their relationship with their faith. We want to change this and create more understanding and awareness in the broader community of our stories and experiences!

We are doing this through a portrait photography + storytelling exhibition. This will involve 10-15 young Muslim women from diverse cultural backgrounds, ages and experiences participating in a photoshoot and having their stories recorded. These photos will be displayed as an exhibition in festivals, schools and other arts locations across SE QLD in 2021, as well as, online and in print.

There will also be opportunities to be part of these exhibitions through interactive panel discussions.

Important Dates:

  • Registrations close Friday 17th June.

  • Project meeting and planning with selected group - 19th June 2pm - 4pm at 91 Wembley Rd, Logan Central.

  • Photoshoot - Late July (TBC)

So…

  • Are you aged between 15 and 30 years old?

  • Living in SE QLD

  • Are you passionate about raising awareness of your story and changing opinions and perspectives?

  • Are you comfortable to share your story?

  • Would you like to be part of a fun photoshoot with a professional photographer? (Check out our amazing photographer, Kim Hanskamp on her website or instagram)

Then we want you! Register your interest to be part of this amazing project below!

Note: There is no expectation on what angle your story will take. You can speak to why you chose or don’t choose to wear a hijab, as well as, the great parts or more challenging parts of being a young Muslim women. This is your platform to speak from the heart and have your voice and story heard.

If you’d like to know more…

Nasteho Mukhtar - nasteho@ethni.com.au - 0456 543 062

Kim Rollason-Nokes - kim@ethni.com.au - 0450 706 050

sign up

We can’t wait to hear from you! Please note that we can only take around 10-15 young women, so depending on interest we might not be able to take everyone. But there will be plenty of ways for you to get involved in the project or other programs at Ethni. While you’re here you might like to look around our website ;-)