Author Archives: Sabena Chaudhry

About Sabena Chaudhry

Sabena Chaudhry is an aspiring documentary filmmaker and journalist. As a first-generation Pakistani-American, born and raised in New York City, both the experience of navigating different cultures and the diversity of the city itself has inspired and led her to pursue journalism to further explore the stories of immigrant communities, grassroots organizing and gender based violence.

Shelter for Muslim Victims of Domestic Violence is a First

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Serving Muslim domestic violence victims requires understanding of cultural and religious sensitivity, advocates say. For years, Muslim women have not had a shelter which addressed their cultural and religious needs. Asiyah Women’s Center, the first Muslim women’s shelter to open in New York City for domestic violence victims, is offering transitional housing, a service which has been lacking for years.

Advocates Hope To Solve New York City’s Housing Crisis Through Basement Legalization

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Advocates in New York City are fighting for the legalization of basement apartments, arguing that basements are already being utilized but the low-income families residing in them are not given rights as tenants.