After the Christchurch mosque shooting in March 2019 in New Zealand , Alinejad criticised the county 's prime minister Jacinda Ardern for wearing a scarf in sympathy and respect to the Muslim victims . She said she " felt that you are using one of the most visible symbols of oppression for Muslim women in many countries for solidarity , and it also broke my heart , ” said Alinejad . The UK tabloid Daily Mail praised the remarks and published a story titled " Muslim campaigners condemn New Zealand women for donning headscarves in solidarity with mosque shooting victims , saying : ' The hijab is NOT empowering for us ' "
Christchurch mosque shooting
Christchurch mosque shootings
Masih Alinejad