Taking off the hijab: 'My dream was to wear what I wanted'
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Three Muslim women share their stories of removing their hijabs, despite facing fierce opposition.

For some Muslim women, choosing to stop wearing the hijab, or headscarf, can be a difficult decision to make.

They may face a backlash from their family or be shunned by their community. And in some countries, laws add to this pressure.

Iran's parliament has just passed a controversial bill...

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