alaa murabit
intro’d to Alaa via her tedwomen 2015 – What my religion really says about women
on the importance of being at the table..
religiously prohibited and culturally inappropriate were used interchangeably
the decision maker – is sitting at the table.. and unfortunately religious institutions are driven by men
i decided to use their defense as my offense…
how were we able to do this… i used scripture.. ie: do not let your brother oppress another…
policies changed… showing un using same principles as in our book..
it is not easy challenging distorted religious messaging…
be and remain at the table
yes… let’s do the table thing rather than the war thing.. no?
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A firm believer in inclusive peace & collective security.
Alaa Murabit is a Canadian physician who became a women’s rights activist in Libya in 2011. She has since become a leading international advocate for women’s rights and their inclusion in peace processes and conflict resolution.
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“Alaa is a natural leader, and her organization has achieved tremendous tangible impact for women both in politics and society,” said HM Queen Noor, Founder and Chair of the Noor Al Hussein and the King Hussein Foundations and Trust Women Advisory Board Member, who presented her with the Trust Women Award. “Alaa’s bold thinking and fearless attitude are an inspiration for all women to be the architects of their own future.”
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be you. 