Muslim Women: Past and Present

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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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Fatma Unay

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Known For: Writer; Designer
Country: Turkey

About

Fatma Unay received her MBA and BSc (Hons) from the University of Salford, School of Management in England. As a PhD candidate, she focused on “Fashion and Management” in the contemporary world and the “Modernization of Ottoman Style.” Ms. Unay is also a fashion designer; she prepares special collections for women and children. She is currently working on “Hz. Khadijah as a first entrepreneur of the Muslim World,” which will be published in the near future. She writes in various journals and columns about women entrepreneurs, social responsibility, NGOs, and fashion. She is also a coordinator of the “Muslim Women Entrepreneurs Working Group” and a member of the Management Culture Commission in Istanbul.

In the past, Ms. Unay was the President of International Women Dialogue Group (IWD-UKAD), an organization which aims to establish international economic, social, and cultural networking between individuals and institutions throughout the world.

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