Born to 1st generation Bangladeshi parents in East London, Nilufa never let south-asian traditions and cultural conventions narrate her life. As the youngest of 7 children, Nilufa was the first in her family to move out of her parents home to pursue her dreams. Since acquiring a bachelors in Politics and History, Nilufa went on to forge a career in politics and worked with one of the most recognised champions in the fight for women’s right, Baroness Uddin. Now, with the view to make a change in the lives of vulnerable women from Black and Minority Ethnic communities and to increase the participation of BME women in public life; Nilufa is the Labour Candidate for Local Councillor in Newham for Local Government elections 2018.