09 April 2014

Brandeis withdraws honorary degree for Islam critic Ayaan Hirsi Ali

A university has reversed a decision to grant an honorary degree to an advocate for Muslim women who has made comments critical of Islam.

Brandeis University said in a statement that Somali-born Ayaan Hirsi Ali would no longer receive the honorary degree, which it had planned to award her at the May 18 commencement.

[A COMMENT] Shame on Brandeis. Hirsi Ali is a great voice for rationality, equality, and progress. An inspiring figure. [The Guardian] Read more