by Samina Ali, Huffington Post
As the curator for the International Museum of Women’s new global exhibition, Muslima: Muslim Women’s Art & Voices, the one question I’m repeatedly asked is, “What common trait do Muslim women artists and leaders around the world share that strikes you?”
My answer: their courage.
The sad reality is that many of us have grown accustomed to –- and comfortable with –- seeing Muslim women portrayed as victims.
Yet brave women around the world undertake heroic acts every day. Many do so without anyone bearing witness.
To even out that ledger, I want to share the heroic stories of three women I interviewed for Muslima. It’s just a small glimpse of what you’ll see in the upcoming exhibition, which just launched.
Dr. Shirin Ebadi is the first Muslim woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize. For more than 40 years, Dr. Ebadi has worked to improve the lives of women and children in Iran.
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Categories: Americas, Muslim Females, Photography