Voice #06: #HandsOffMyHijab

The #HandsOffMyHijab movement portrays a figure imagined to possess the power to generate force fields, not as fantasy but as a metaphor. The force field represents protection: the right to exist, move, and believe without interference.

The illustration responds to laws and proposals in France that have increasingly regulated how Muslim women appear in public spaces, from bans on headscarves in schools to restrictions on face coverings and hijab. The surrounding hands signal pressure, authority, and scrutiny.

This piece centres on defence, the right to exist, believe, and move without interference.

Inspired by the viral social media campaign started by Rawdah Mohamed in 2021, using the hashtag #HandsOffMyHijab

Product features

- Medium-weight 100% cotton body (selected colours include cotton/poly blends) for durable, year-round wear - Tubular knit construction with shoulder twill tape for a stable, clean fit and reduced fabric waste - Ribbed elastic collar and tear-away label for comfort and long-lasting shape retention - Dual printing techniques (DTG and DTF) for crisp, detailed graphics on the back, sleeves, and inner neck - Oeko-Tex certified fabric and ethically sourced US cotton; meets EU safety standards with a 2-year warranty Care instructions - Non-chlorine: bleach as needed - Do not iron - Do not dryclean - Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F) - Tumble dry: low heat

EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY

Product information: Gildan 5000, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC

Warnings, Hazard: For adults, Made in Nicaragua

Care instructions: Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F), Non-chlorine: bleach as needed, Tumble dry: low heat, Do not iron, Do not dryclean