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Soul Sisters Pakistan, Support Group for Women Amongst Others Deleted by Facebook

by Sahrish Shakeel
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  • The deletion of the “Soul Sisters Pakistan” group has sparked outrage among its members, who relied on the group for support and connection.
  • The group served as a vital platform for women across Pakistan, providing a safe space for discussions on various issues affecting them.
  • Members are calling for Facebook to reinstate the group, highlighting its positive impact and the importance of such communities for women’s empowerment.
  • In the absence of the group, members are actively seeking alternative platforms to continue their conversations and support networks.

In a surprising move, Facebook has recently deleted the popular support group “Soul Sisters Pakistan,” created in 2013, sparking outrage among its members. The group, which had a significant following of women across Pakistan, served as a platform for women to connect, seek advice, and support each other on various issues.

“This group means so much to women in Pakistan who now have nowhere to go to,” Kanwal Ahmed told AFP.

The deletion of the group came as a shock to many, as it had been a vibrant community for several years. Members expressed their dismay on other social media platforms, condemning Facebook’s action and calling for the group to be reinstated.

Soul Sisters Pakistan was known for its positive impact on the lives of many women, providing a safe space for discussions on topics such as mental health, relationships, career advice, and personal development.

Members often shared their stories, sought advice from others, and formed friendships within the group. The reason behind Facebook’s decision to delete the group remains unclear. Some speculate that it may have violated Facebook’s community standards, while others believe it could be a result of technical issues or a mistake on Facebook’s part.

Kanwal stated that Facebook deleted the group following a warning she received late on Wednesday, indicating an “intellectual property violation.”

Regardless of the reason, the deletion of Soul Sisters Pakistan has left many women feeling disappointed and disconnected.

Members are now looking for alternative platforms to continue their conversations and support each other. Facebook has not yet commented on the deletion of the group, leaving its former members and supporters frustrated and seeking answers. In the meantime, the women of “Soul Sisters Pakistan” are determined to find a way to rebuild their community and continue supporting each other, no matter what challenges they may face.

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On Thursday, CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that the tech giant is changing its name to Meta. The news was announced during a virtual reality conference and augmented reality conference. The new name of the social media platform, Meta, heavily reflects its work investing in the metaverse, “a digital world where the real and virtual merge into a vision of science fiction and allows people to move between different devices and communicate in a virtual environment.”

5 Things to Expect From Facebook’s Upcoming Corporate Branding to Meta

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Kanwal Ahmed, Founder of Soul Sisters Pakistan Featured by Cartier at the Women’s Pavilion at Dubai Expo 2020

by Laiba
written by Laiba
The founder of the women’s Facebook group Soul Sisters Pakistan has received the honor to be featured at the Women’s Pavilion at Dubai’s Expo 2020 by Cartier.

Kanwal has been dubbed as the “Pakistani Oprah” by the French luxury brand. In Pakistan, she has hosted and produced Conversation with Kanwal. This digital talk show revolves around providing a safe platform for women to tell the world their tragic stories. The show is currently on its third season, produced by the money raised through crowdfunding.

Kanwal announced the news of her being featured at the Women’s Pavilion by Cartier at the Expo 2020 Dubai. She wrote in a post,  “Cartier is calling me Pakistan’s Oprah?! I KNOW! 🤯 I couldn’t believe it myself when I got the email a few months ago and legit thought I was being scammed. Imposter syndrome still going strong today.”

“I’m honored to be representing my country on a platform that features some of the most inspiring women from across the globe. Lulz to everyone who likes to believe my work doesn’t project a pOsiTiVe image of Pakistan. You owe me some serious biryani for all this budgumaani.”

She thanked everyone who played an important role throughout her journey,  “I just want to thank YOU for being there through my journey of Conversations with Kanwal. You believed in me when no one else did. You applauded my show when traditional ratings said there was NO scope for it. You had my back when no one wanted to sponsor it and you crowdfunded for it. Thank you for having my back and for always pushing me forward. I love you all. Look where we are now. ”

In 2018, Kanwal was selected for the Facebook Community Leadership Program. This program selects 115 leaders from the community across the globe to develop leadership skills and work alongside Facebook to advance their platforms further.

Her selection was made based on the group she founded in 2013 called Soul Sisters Pakistan, a private women-only Facebook group meant as a safe space for Pakistani women to discuss culturally taboo issues and share advice.

Conversations with Kanwal: Pakistani Women Fund Kanwal Ahmed’s taboo-busting Talk Show. Read the full story here:

Soul Sisters Pakistans’ Kanwal Ahmed’s taboo-busting talk show, Conversations with Kanwal, was saved by fans as finances looked inadequate for the third season of the show. The groundbreaking digital show talks about taboo issues that still persist in Pakistan’s society such as cyberbullying, femicide, martial rape up to date.

Conversations with Kanwal: Pakistani Women Fund Kanwal Ahmed’s Taboo-Busting Talk Show

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YouTubers Sham Idrees, Queen Froggy Have ‘Done a Disservice’ to Canadian Muslims by Faking Hijab Discrimination Scenario, Kanwal Ahmed

by Laiba
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YouTuber Sham Idrees and his wife, queen froggy, claim that they were not served at a restaurant in Canada because they are Muslims. Idrees uploaded clips from the incident where they said that the staff was islamophobic and discriminated against the hijab.

Other speculations on the internet say otherwise. Many witnesses claim that the staff refused to serve them due to COVID-19 SOPs. 

In the light of events, Soul sisters admin Kanwal Ahmed said Sham Idrees and queen froggy had done a disservice to Canadian Muslims by faking the hijab discrimination scenario.  She wrote on twitter, “Sham Idrees has literally done a disservice to Muslims in Canada by faking a scenario of his wife being discriminated against for her hijab. This undermines actual complaints of Islamophobia.”

As per a comment on Instagram, which Kanwal had also pinned to her post, said, ‘The place is owned by a Muslim Pakistani family. My sister went to middle school with the owner’s daughter, and use to go to the Oakville location all the time…. what a bunch of BS! Never did like this duo. Shame on them’.

Sham had posted a video with clips edited as per his narrative. From the video, it seemed as if the staff denied serving them because of discrimination. However, the reality is somewhat different.

Let’s show them the power of “My kind of people“ Muslims are a Minority in 🇨🇦, but together we’re a FORCE #BanDemetresOakville

Queen froggy also updated her social media with a clip of her talking about the incident. She said she was left “heartbroken.”

She claims that “Demetres Oakville didn’t take our order and told us to leave because we are Muslim and wear hijab. I am so disgusted . Go to Google Maps, click review and give 1 star [to Demetres] and write #Banislamophobia. Let’s make sure it never happens to anyone again!” she urged.

A witness present at Demetres Oakville said that the YouTubers walked into the cafe with 22 people. They ordered and sat down. However, they took the liberty to shift tables and were asked to leave. Upon which, they harassed the servers, and so the police was called. They were then asked to leave.

Demetres issued a statement regarding the incident. The statement said, “We believe there was a misunderstanding between employees and our guests regarding seating arrangements due to Covid-19 restrictions. The situation became escalated, and the guests were asked to leave.”

After many witnesses claim that the couple faked the scenario for five minutes of fame, Sham posted another video captioned, “Here is the detailed version of the events that took place at Demetres Oakville. Please watch the full video. It will answer all your questions.”

After Riz Ahmed, Mehwish Hayat Highlights The “Misrepresentation of Muslims Fuelling Islamophobia“ in Hollywood & Bollywood Films. Read the full story here:

Pakistani actress Mehwish Hayat takes the stage following The Reluctant Fundamentalist actor Riz Ahmed, highlighting the “Misrepresentation of Muslims Fuelling Islamophobia“ in Hollywood & Bollywood films. Dua Lipa and Olivia Wilde praised the star for their efforts, while locally, Feroze Khan appreciated the actor raising the issue.

After Riz Ahmed, Mehwish Hayat Highlights The “Misrepresentation of Muslims Fuelling Islamophobia“ in Hollywood & Bollywood Films

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Conversations with Kanwal: Season 3 Funded By Women Kickstarts with a Heartfelt Soundtrack

by Laiba
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The 3rd season for Conversations with Kanwal has kickstarted with a soundtrack called ‘Change my Destiny’ ft. Mahnoor Aslam. In the song, Kanwal herself is seen rapping. The OST has come out just before season 3 is all set to appear on YouTube.

The women who have made an appearance in the soundtrack are Sara Salman, Bisma Mona, Ayza Mujahid, Aisha Khan, Areeba Siddiqui, Atifa Fatima, Maham Tariq, Beenish Awam, Ramsha Akmal, Quratulain Ajaz, Sana Akber, Wardah Shakil, Momina Munir, Zara Khalid, Saima Baig, and Aamna Javed.

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An online crowdfunding platform was used to raise money for the third season. A total of £23,000  (more than five million rupees) were submitted within a week for the show by Pakistani women here and abroad. It is surprising as only 30% of women are employed in Pakistan. More so, they rely on their spouses financially and don’t even have their separate bank accounts. The filming of the new series of Conversations With Kanwal has begun, of which 31-year-old, Kanwal Ahmed is the presenter.

Why Must You Watch the Show?

Pakistan is a conservative society and women have no platforms to talk about real issues that they face in the country, not even within their families. This show is where ordinary women get a chance to speak out loud and bring society’s real face to the masses. If you’d like to watch the new episodes, check out Kanwal’s YouTube channel every Thursday, 7 PM Pakistan. Don’t forget to tune in!

Conversations with Kanwal: Pakistani Women Fund Kanwal Ahmed’s Taboo-Busting Talk Show

Kanwal Ahmed runs a Facebook page called Soul Sisters Pakistan, which currently has 250,000 plus active members who are quite vocal and are between 18 and 35. The group is an inclusive space for women of all backgrounds, including religious minorities. A platform that comprises of a diverse range of women.

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Conversations with Kanwal: Pakistani Women Fund Kanwal Ahmed’s Taboo-Busting Talk Show

by Laiba
written by Laiba

Soul Sisters Pakistans’ Kanwal Ahmed’s taboo-busting talk show, Conversations with Kanwal was saved by fans as finances looked inadequate for the third season of the show. The groundbreaking digital show talks about taboo issues that still persist in Pakistan’s society such as cyberbullying, femicide, martial rape up to date.

An online crowdfunding platform was used to raise money for the third season

Much to everyone’s surprise, more than five million rupees were raised within a week. These funds were mostly raised by women which was said to be a remarkable achievement as only 30% of women are employed in the country. More so, they rely on their spouses financially and don’t even have their separate bank accounts. The filming of the new series of Conversations With Kanwal has begun, of which 31-year-old, Kanwal Ahmed is the presenter.

Why is this Show Important?

Pakistan is a conservative society and women have no platforms to talk about real issues that they face in the country, not even within their families. That might also be the reason why no brands funded the show and instead, Kanwal had to ask the audience to fund it because we can’t have one more platform go down in drains after Kanwal has put effort to set it, so women can finally come out with their stories.

Speaking to an international publication, Ahmed said, “Many women don’t have anywhere to get information about sex and relationships and for many, their first experience of both may be on their wedding night. It’s considered an act of shame to talk about something as intimate as sex.”

She continues, “It’s ironic because the word marriage is on everyone’s mind when a girl turns 18, but sex, body rights, contraception are hardly ever discussed with her. We grow up with biology books stapled to hide the reproduction section.”

She told the publication why it was a big deal to be able to collect such an amount within a week, “Financial independence is not considered a birthright for those who identify as women. Many women either open a joint account with a male counterpart or only deal in cash, which is why it’s such a big deal,” said Ahmed. “It truly is a show that is powered by the people.”

Soul Sisters Pakistan currently has 250,000 plus active members who are quite vocal and are between the ages of 18 to 35. The group is an inclusive space for women of all backgrounds, including religious minorities. A platform that comprises of a diverse range of women. Many conservatives have blamed Ahmed of advertising “promiscuity” and “wild behaviour”.

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