Alaa Murabit
Human Rights Advocate | Women's Empowerment and Global Security
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Alaa Murabit is a physician, UN High-Level Commissioner, and global security expert. As the founder of The Voice of Libyan Women, she has advocated for women's rights and peacebuilding efforts in conflict zones worldwide.
Murabit is a Harvard-MIT Fellow, TED Resident, and National Geographic Emerging Explorer who has addressed the UN General Assembly and G20 Summit. Her work bridges the gap between grassroots movements and high-level policy, empowering women to play central roles in addressing global challenges.
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What my religion really says about women
Strong faith is a core part of Alaa Murabit's identity -- but when she moved from Canada to Libya as a young woman, she was surprised how the tenets of Islam were used to severely limit women's rights, independence and ability to lead. She wondered: Was this really religious doctrine? With humor, passion and a refreshingly rebellious spirt, she shares how she found examples of female leaders across the history of her faith - and how she speaks up for women using verses from the Koran.
| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Skoll World Forum | 2026 | Oxford |
| TED 2015 | 2015 | 🇨🇦Vancouver, Canada |
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