Halima Aden
Trailblazing Model | Breaking Barriers in Fashion
About
Halima Aden made history as the first hijab-wearing model to walk the runway at New York Fashion Week and appear in the pages of Vogue. As a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion, Aden's pioneering career has transformed the fashion industry, challenging traditional norms and empowering young Muslim women to pursue their dreams. Her keynotes share the inspirational story behind her meteoric rise, offering audiences a unique perspective on the power of representation and the importance of embracing one's authentic identity.
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How I went from child refugee to international model
Halima Aden made history when she became the first hijab-wearing model on the cover of Vogue magazine. Now she returns to Kenya's Kakuma Refugee Camp -- where she was born and lived until the age of seven -- to share an inspiring message about what she's learned on the path from child refugee to international model.
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