100 Extraordinary Muslim Women
Follow ASMA's journey to discover 100 extraordinary Muslim women! Each month, ASMA will highlight the achievements of inspiring Muslim women who have shaped our societies in the past and those who are currently playing a pivotal role in transforming the lives of Muslim women.
100 Extraordinary Muslim Women Past & PresentHighlights from the WISE 3rd Global Conference
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Extraordinary Muslim Women Past and Present: Volume 2, April 2012
April 2012- Follow ASMA’s journey to discover 100 extraordinary Muslim women. This Month we feature Muslim women whose accomplishments earn them both our respect and admiration.
#3. Noor Inayat Khan (1914-1944) – was a secret agent for the allied forces against the Nazi occupation of France. She was eventually caught by the Nazis and executed in the Dachau concentration camp at the age of 30. Noor is a model of bravery and compassion for all Muslim women.
#4. Sabeeha Rehman (1951-Present) – is a passionate advocate for people living with autism. In commemoration of National Autism Awareness month, we commend Sabeeha’s commitment to affecting change by advocating for the rights of families affected by autism and by raising awareness through media involvement.
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Read MoreTen Muslim Women Every Person Should Know
In an article for The Huffington Post, WISE Program Director Fazeela Siddiqui lists the ten Muslim women we should all know. Included on that list are Daisy Khan, Executive Director of The American Society for Muslim Advancement and WISE women Amina Wadud and Laleh Bakhtiar.
Read MoreOpportunities
This directory offers Muslim women around the world an opportunity to search through a listing of jobs, internships and fellowship opportunities.
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According to a recent CBS News/New York Times poll, more than three in four Americans think it likely that Muslims, Arab Americans, and immigrants from the Middle East are unfairly targeted in the United States.
- CBS NewsWhile majorities in Germany, Spain and Britain would support a measure similar to France’s ban of the face veil in public places, the vast majority of Americans say they would disapprove of such a measure.
- Pew Research CenterNearly 18 percent of the world’s Muslims are expected to be living in sub-Saharan Africa by 2030.
- Pew Research Center