Shelina Zahra Janmohamed

My Daughter, My Legacy in Struggle for Opportunity

My Daughter, My Legacy in Struggle for Opportunity

SHELINA ZAHRA JANMOHAMED: Last Thursday was the first International Day of the Girl Child. It made me focus on my own particular role as a mother.

 Shelina Zahra Janmohamed

Avoiding ‘Pinkification’: Don’t Stereotype Toys

Avoiding ‘Pinkification’: Don’t Stereotype Toys

SHELINA ZAHRA JANMOHAMED: It’s a debate without end it seems – should there be ‘boy’ toys and ‘girl’ toys. I’m quite firm on the matter

 Abu Muhammed

The Joys and Challenges of Raising Expat Kids

The Joys and Challenges of Raising Expat Kids

ABU MOHAMMED: Raising children in the United States provides challenges that are all too familiar. Raising them in Saudi Arabia brings different issues, however.

 Mich Cafe

Child Brides: Action Is Being Taken At Last

Child Brides: Action Is Being Taken At Last

MICH CAFE: It’s an issue throughout the Arab world and beyond. Finally, it’s being addressed.

 American Bedu

“You Could Be My Cousin”: Abandoned Children Seen

“You Could Be My Cousin”: Abandoned Children Seen

AMERICAN BEDU: They have names that are familiar to families in Saudi Arabia. Who are their families?

 Shelina Zahra Janmohamed

The ‘Baby Dictators’: Throw Their Books Out

The ‘Baby Dictators’: Throw Their Books Out

SHELINA ZAHRA JANMOHAMED: They’re full of contradictory advice which will only make you feel inept. Forget them.