Iran tells U.S. chess champion to wear a hijab – here’s how she responds swdish feminism becom muslim hh.

Iran tells U.S. chess champion to wear a hijab – here’s how she responds swdish feminism becom muslim hh.

Nazi Paikidze is the reigning U.S. chess champion, but when the Iranian government told her she had to wear a hijab, the Muslim head veil, and restrict contact with men in order to compete in the world competition hosted by Iran this year, she refused. The “morality laws” were supported by FIDE, the international organization that coordinates the world chess championship event.

“By participating, I would be forced to submit to forms of oppression designed specifically for women,” Paikidze told Marie Clare magazine. “It sets the wrong example, particularly for young girls interested in chess.”

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Paikidze further explained her decision in a post on Instagramin September.

This is a post for those who don’t understand why I am boycotting FIDE’s decision. I think it’s unacceptable to host a WOMEN’S World Championship in a place where women do not have basic fundamental rights and are treated as second-class citizens. For those saying that I don’t know anything about Iran: I have received the most support and gratitude from the people of Iran, who are facing this situation every day.

Paikidze also retweeted this tweet noting the irony of members of the Swedish team, a country known for its feminist advances, giving in to the gender-specific oppression imposed by Iran by wearing the hijab.

I will NOT wear a hijab and support women’s oppression.” She told the founder of a group organizing against Iran’s hijab laws. “Even if it means missing one of the most important competitions of my career.”

When an Iranian chess player criticized her boycott saying that the tournament were important for women in Iran and presented them with an opportunity for show their strength, Paikidze appeared to respond on her Instagram account to the charge.

A message to the people of Iran: I am not anti-Islam or any other religion. I stand for freedom of religion and choice. I’m protesting FIDE’s decision not because of Iran’s religion or people, but for the government’s laws that are restricting my rights as a woman.

The world chess championship began February 10th and will continue until March 5th. For boycotting the event, Paikidze forfeits the opportunity to win over $100,000 in award money.

She posted this tweet during while the competition continued without her:

https://twitter.com/NaziPaiki/status/833021200041271296

Female chess players forced to wear hijab as governing body awards world championship to Iran, However Paikidze-Barnes said:
"When I learned about the situation in Iran, that to this day, women are forced to wear hijab, I was heartbroken. I think most people don’t realize how severely restricted women’s rights are in Iran in general. Some consider a hijab part of culture. But, I know that a lot of Iranian women are bravely protesting this forced law daily and risking a lot by doing so. That’s why I will NOT wear a hijab and support women’s oppression. Even if it means missing one of the most important competitions of my career."

Ms Paikidze said "I found My Stealthy Freedom Campaign by doing a lot of research online. Since I was faced with this issue directly I wanted to learn more. I want to thank you for what you are doing and what you have already done for women’s rights. It is inspiring and brave work. I am hoping that by speaking up, I will inspire others to do the same. The more people standing together, the better chance we have for equality. "
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Les joueuses d'échec obligées de porter un hijab depuis que l'Iran a la charge de l'organisation du championnat du monde d'échecs, mais Mme Paikidze-Barnes (championne d'Amérique) déclare :

"Lorsque j'ai appris la situation en Iran, c'est à dire qu'à ce jour les femmes sont obligées de porter un hijab, j'en ai été déchirée. Je pense que la plupart des gens ne réalisent pas à quel point les droits des femmes sont gravement restreints en Iran en général. Certains considèrent le hijab comme faisant partie de la culture mais je sais que beaucoup d'iraniennes bravent courageusement tous les jours cette loi contraignante en prenant de grands risques. C’est pourquoi je ne porterai PAS ce hijab qui soutend l'oppression des femmes, même si cela signifie pour moi de manquer une des compétitions les plus importantes de ma carrière.
J'ai découvert la campagne de My Stealthy Freedom au cours de mes nombreuses recherches en ligne. Depuis que j'ai été confrontée à ce problème je voulais en savoir plus. Je veux vous remercier pour ce que vous faites et pour ce que vous avez déjà fait pour les droits des femmes. C'est un travail motivant et courageux. J'espère qu'en m'exprimant ainsi je vais en motiver d'autres pour en faire autant. Plus les gens se dressent ensemble, plus grandes sont les chances d'atteindre l'égalité."

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