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New Zealand police introduce hijab for female Muslim officers

New Zealand police introduce hijab for female Muslim officers

  • Ali said that she had taken part in the design process for the hijab
  • She said the introduction of the hijab means Muslim women “who may not have previously considered policing can do so now”
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