Burqa Bans and Women’s Rights - Khadija Khan vs Reem Ibrahim

Should Britain ban the burqa? Is the burqa a symbol of Islamic faith and freedom, or a tool of patriarchal oppression and a threat to public security? This compelling episode of The Flip Side dives deep into one of the most controversial debates facing Britain today: the tension between Islamic dress, women’s rights, religious freedom, and national security.As Britain grows increasingly diverse, questions about how to reconcile multiculturalism with liberal values are more urgent than ever. Is banning the burqa a step towards protecting women and promoting integration, or is it a dangerous infringement on personal liberty and freedom of religion?Our panellists:- Khadija KhanJournalist and broadcaster focused on women’s rights, extremism, freedom, and human rights.- Reem IbrahimCommunications manager and scholar at the Institute of Economic Affairs, a free-market libertarian think tank.About us: The Equiano Project, founded in August 2020 by Inaya Folarin Iman, is a debate, discussion, and ideas forum. We facilitate conversations about and promote the values of freedom, common humanity, and universalism.Join our supporters – click the link to donate!https://www.theequianoproject.com/donate