
Sara Khan
Counter-Extremism Activist | Former Lead Commissioner for Countering Extremism

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Sara Khan served as the UKs first Lead Commissioner for Countering Extremism, advising government on combating radicalization. Vogue called her the woman taking on ISIS for her work empowering communities against extremist narratives.
She co-founded Inspire, an organization supporting Muslim women, and authored The Battle for British Islam. Khan speaks from direct experience of counter-extremism work, community organizing, and navigating complex political terrain.
Her keynotes cover building resilient communities, leadership in contested spaces, and the practicalities of driving social change.
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