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Throughout the ages, from the earliest days of Islam to contemporary times today, Muslim women have been and continue to be active leaders in their communities and countries across the world. This directory is a growing archive of leading Muslim women scholars, activists, writers, politicians, artists, religious and spiritual leaders, civil society leaders and more. Please contribute to this archive by suggesting Muslim women to be featured through our recommendation form.

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Amel Azouz

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Known For: Member, Women’s Office of the Islamic Party, Ennahdha; English Instructor
Country: Tunisia

About

Ms. Amel Azzouz is a leading member of the Women’s Office of the Islamic Party, Ennahdha. She is also enrolled at the Faculté des Lettres et Sciences Humaines, Sousse; she is fulfilling a doctoral dissertation entitled, Memory, Mourning, and Narration in Michael Ondaatje’s Fiction, under the supervision of Professor Nejet Mchala. Ms. Azzouz works as an English instructor at the High Institute of Languages, Gabés (oral language module, written language module, literature module, and critical theories). She has held this position since 2000.  Previously, Ms. Azzouz was an English teacher in Tunisian secondary schools. Ms. Azzouz has an aggregation degree, DEA, and BA in the English language and literature. As a student in Tunisia, she was a member of the Tunisian Islamic Movement and the Tunisian General Union of Students (UGTE).

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This search feature will enable you to find Muslim women by their Country. We are actively building the archive of Muslim women leaders from the past, as well as from today, and we would welcome your recommendations of women to feature. Please complete our “Recommend Muslim Women” form and check the site again in the near future as we actively expand this section of the portal with your suggestions.
This search feature will enable you to find Muslim women leaders by entering the keyword(s) of your choice. If you cannot find a particular woman that you are looking for, please let us know by completing our “Recommend Muslim Women” form and check the site again in the near future as we actively expand this section of the portal with your suggestions.