Q2: Manal Omar

Named in 2007 by Islamic Magazine as one of the ten young visionaries shaping Islam in America, Manal Omar began her career as a journalist in the Middle East in 1996. Since then she has worked for multilateral aid organisations, focusing on women's rights within an Islamic framework, and the role of women in post conflict, peace mediation and nation building. Manal's work has taken her to diverse countries including Yemen, Bahrain, Afghanistan, Sudan, Lebanon, Occupied Palestinian Territories and Kenya.

Between 10,000 - 20,000 civilians have been killed in Iraq since 2003. The majority of those have been women. Manal Omar will be speaking about the role of women in conflict and post-conflict situations, specifically focusing on her recent experience in Iraq.

Her memoir, Barefoot in Baghdad, chronicles her work with women in Iraq.

Category:

Education

Tags:

• islam
• women
• baghdad
• afghanistan
• peace