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Global Sisterhood: Women All Over The World Are Organizing Burkini Ban Protests

Following a controversial ban on the burkini -- a swimming outfit mostly worn by Muslim women that covers the body, except for the face, hands and feet -- in more than 15 French towns, women all over the world have decided to band together to dismantle xenophobia. Supporters spanning from Great Britain to Belgium and everywhere in between gathered to call for the repeal of this oppressive law by the French Government. Here's a look at the brave women combating racism and Islamophobia.  
By Joslyn Winkfield · Updated October 26, 2020
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Paris
Protesters from different societies stage outside the Council of State in France in Paris to show support for Muslim women after 15 French towns introduced and started to enforce a ban on the burkini.
Global Sisterhood: Women All Over The World Are Organizing Burkini Ban Protests
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Finistere, France
Locals gather to protest against the Burkini Ban on the last day of Festival of Cinema in Douarnenez, Finistere, France.
Global Sisterhood: Women All Over The World Are Organizing Burkini Ban Protests
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Antwerp, Belgium
A woman in a head scarf listens to the speeches in Antwerp at the beach party protest against the ban of Burkini’s in France.
Global Sisterhood: Women All Over The World Are Organizing Burkini Ban Protests
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Antwerp, Belgium
Women cheer in Antwerp at the beach party protest against the ban of Burkini’s in France.
Global Sisterhood: Women All Over The World Are Organizing Burkini Ban Protests
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Antwerp, Belgium
Women in stylish burkinis team up with supporters in Antwerp at the beach party to protest against the ban of Burkinis in France.
Global Sisterhood: Women All Over The World Are Organizing Burkini Ban Protests
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Antwerp, Belgium
People gathered in Antwerp at the beach party to protest against the ban of Burkini’s in France.
Global Sisterhood: Women All Over The World Are Organizing Burkini Ban Protests
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London
Protesters gather at the “Wear What You Want” beach party rally against discrimination against Muslim women outside the French Embassy in London, England
Global Sisterhood: Women All Over The World Are Organizing Burkini Ban Protests
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Antwerp, Belgium
Supports gather to dance in Antwerp at the beach party to protest against the ban of Burkini’s in France
Global Sisterhood: Women All Over The World Are Organizing Burkini Ban Protests
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London
A group of protesters gather to fight Islamophobia and discrimination against Muslim women outside French Embassy in London.
Global Sisterhood: Women All Over The World Are Organizing Burkini Ban Protests
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London
A woman wearing a headscarf joins a demonstration organised by “Stand up to Racism” outside the French Embassy in London.
Global Sisterhood: Women All Over The World Are Organizing Burkini Ban Protests
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London
Women came together at the French embassy to show solidarity with French Muslim women and to call for the repeal the oppressive law by the French Government.
Global Sisterhood: Women All Over The World Are Organizing Burkini Ban Protests
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London

Protesters hold signs during their beach party protest in London.

Global Sisterhood: Women All Over The World Are Organizing Burkini Ban Protests
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London
Locals show their support in London.
Global Sisterhood: Women All Over The World Are Organizing Burkini Ban Protests
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London
Protesters from the ‘Fight Against Racism’ society stage a demonstration outside the French Embassy in London.
Global Sisterhood: Women All Over The World Are Organizing Burkini Ban Protests
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London
Protesters from ‘Fight Against Racism’ society stage a demonstration outside the French Embassy in London/
Global Sisterhood: Women All Over The World Are Organizing Burkini Ban Protests
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