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A Portrait of a Muslim Woman
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A Portrait of a Muslim Woman showcases several Muslim women who, through their leadership and actions, have educated their communities about gender issues and Islam. This is a resource for those who are interested in learning about these role models. 

Begum Ra'ana Liaquat Ali Khan (1905-1990)
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Pakistan's premier women's social and political activist

Fatimah Ihsan
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Women's Rights Activist

HE Sheikha Haya Rashed Al Khalifa
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President of the sixty-first session of the United Nations General Assembly

Dr. Nafis Sadik
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Special Adviser to the UN Secretary General

Hedieh Mirahmadi
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Founder, Executive Director of World Organization for Resource Development and Education, WORDE

Samina Khan
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Executive Director of Sungi Development Foundation

Zainab Al Sawaij
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Co-founder and executive director of the American-Islamic Congress

Fareeda Shaheed
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Shirkat Gah Women's Resource Centre Women Living under Muslim Laws (WLUML)

Leena El-Ali
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Director of the Search for Common Ground, Partners in Humanity Program

Fiza Shah
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Founding President, Chairwoman of Developments in Literacy (DIL)

Pinky Lilani
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Author of Spice Magic; Chairwoman of the Asian Women of Achievement Awards

 

 

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