Alaa Murabit: What my religion really says about women

The speaker shares her journey as a peacebuilder, emphasizing the importance of women's participation in peace processes and conflict resolution. She discusses her upbringing in a large family, her experiences in Libya, and the challenges of cultural and religious norms. The speaker highlights her efforts to empower women by using religious texts to promote rights and equality. She concludes with a call to action for women to have a seat at the table to transform societies.

What profession does the speaker identify with during her flight conversation?

• Dog whisperer

• Cat psychologist

• Peacebuilder

• Tornado chaser

What lesson did the speaker learn from being one of 11 children?

• How to avoid conflict

• The value of silence

• How to be a good listener

• The importance of being at the table

What surprised the speaker about the historical roles of women in her faith?

• They were often ignored

• They were leaders and innovators

• They were always submissive

• They were not mentioned in scriptures

What temporary change did the speaker notice during the Libyan revolution?

• Men dominated all discussions

• Religious leaders opposed women's involvement

• Women were encouraged to participate

• Women were excluded from decision-making

What was the speaker's initial focus to bring about change?

• Religious reform

• Cultural and social change

• Economic and political empowerment

• Educational initiatives

How did the speaker's organization promote women's rights in Libya?

• By ignoring cultural norms

• By organizing protests

• By using religious scripture

• By seeking international intervention

What did the speaker use as a defense to promote women's rights?

• International laws

• Islamic scripture

• Political pressure

• Social media campaigns

What was the reaction of local community imams to the campaign?

• They promoted women's rights

• They remained neutral

• They opposed it

• They ignored it

What challenge does the speaker mention about using religion to promote women's rights?

• It is easy to implement

• It is supported by all religious leaders

• It is widely accepted

• It faces ridicule and threats

What is the speaker's belief about women's rights and religion?

• They are not mutually exclusive

• They are irrelevant to each other

• They cannot coexist

• They are mutually exclusive