August 21, 2017 | |
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topic: | Women's rights |
tags: | #Alaa Murabit, #The Voice of Libyan Women, #Sustainable Development Goals, #EDD17 |
located: | Libya |
by: | Nicole Sagener |
Her strong faith is a core part of Alaa Murabit's identity. When she moved in the young age of 15 from Canada to Libya - having already completed the high school - she was surprised how the tenets of Islam were used to severely limit women's rights, independence and ability to lead. Should religion really be a doctrine? With an incredible passion, humor and a refreshingly rebellious spirt, Alaa Murabit empowers women’s participation in peace processes and conflict mediation across the world.
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