Our Voices

Dr Eiman Almami on Her Journey and Career

"I am a feminist and I want to see that women are able to do what we are told only men can do." We talk to Dr Eiman Almami at the Goodge St Forum about being a Muslim woman.

Halima Ait Bahou at The Goodge Street Forum

“My experience moving from one place to another shows to me that they still have a lot to learn about us.” Halima Ait Bahou talks to us about the narratives of Muslim women back home and in Britain.

Rozan Ahmed – Trailblazing third culture on a global platform

"I am globalization, and that alone is a grand opportunity. This is how I view myself as a “third culture” human and I feel more of us need to see that within us, and project ourselves in that manner of value." Rozan Ahmed gives her perspective on identity, representation and careers.

Hasina Zaman, CEO of Compassionate Funerals, London talks to CTS

Hasina Zaman is the co-founder and CEO of Compassionate Funerals, which provides a full funeral service for diverse communities. The company offers transitional compassionate care by spending the majority of time listening to their client’s wishes and then creating the service that reflects their needs.

Shahien Taj OBE Discusses Networking

“I think we have some incredible Muslim women up and down the country, I would say the majority haven't reached their potential because they have not been given the right kinds of opportunity.” Shahien Taj OBE discusses networking for Muslim women with Change the Script.

Shereen Williams MBE Talks Faith and Identity

“Forget your labels and don't worry about putting yourself in a box." Shereen Williams offers up some advice on self-identity at the forum held in Cardiff for Change the Script.

Sofia Odugleh, Community Midwife, On Perception

"I take everybody as an individual, I don't stereotype because I know what it is like to be on the receiving end of that." Sofia Odugleh, a community midwife, talks to Change the Script about perceptions and misconceptions of Muslim women in Britain.

Amaliana Beyrouty from Women Connect First On Work and Identity

“We identify ourselves as human beings, friends and sisters who support one another," Amaliana Beyrouty from Women Connect First in Wales talks to Change the Script about religion and identity.

Hanan Issa Shares Her Thoughts on Change

“Something that is very important to me is pursuing Ihsan (excellence, Arabic) in everything that I do or try to do.” Hanan Issa talks to us about her work and her experience as a female British Muslim Poet from Wales.

Farrah Azam, Chatting to a Creative Entrepreneur

"Because of my passion, I was able to produce good work which is appreciated by people, and gradually it began turning into a business." Farrah Azam talks to us about how she has started up her own business and gives advice on what it takes to run one.

Recounting the stories, experiences and perspectives of British Muslim women for a more balanced narrative