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Hanan Ibrahim (, ) is a Somali social activist. She is the Chairperson of the Barnet Muslim Women's Network, among other organizations.
Muslimnews.co.uk. Accessed 30 August 2022. After the outbreak of the
In a professional capacity, Ibrahim worked with the Women Interfaith Network, Sisters against Violent Extremism, the African SANG and the Women's Federation for World Peace.
While in London, she founded the Somali Family Support Group (SFSG), a non-governmental organization catering to the UK's Somali and larger Horn African community. The SFSG promotes inter-faith dialogue and understanding, and advocates for greater female participation in various issues. It also offers a variety of social services, including a family advice center, health awareness drives, job-search assistance and skill acquisition workshops.
She serves as the Chairperson for the Barnet Muslim Women's Network. In 2008, she became a member of the SAVE UK Advisory Board, a Women Without Borders initiative. Ibrahim is also part of various other organizations and panels. The latter include the governmental National Muslim Women Advisory Group and the National Community Forum, a consultative body for the Department of Communities.
Based on her knowledge and experience in law, Ibrahim was also in 2011 appointed by the
SAVE UK Advisory Board - Hanan Ibrahim
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Early years
Ibrahim grew up inSomalia
Somalia, officially the Federal Republic of Somalia, is the easternmost country in continental Africa. The country is located in the Horn of Africa and is bordered by Ethiopia to the west, Djibouti to the northwest, Kenya to the southwest, th ...
. She is a mother of three children and a Muslim
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."Twenty five Muslims awarded in the Queen’s Birthday Honours"Muslimnews.co.uk. Accessed 30 August 2022. After the outbreak of the
civil war
A civil war is a war between organized groups within the same Sovereign state, state (or country). The aim of one side may be to take control of the country or a region, to achieve independence for a region, or to change government policies.J ...
in her native country, she moved to the United Kingdom in 1998.
Career
In a professional capacity, Ibrahim worked with the Women Interfaith Network, Sisters against Violent Extremism, the African SANG and the Women's Federation for World Peace.
While in London, she founded the Somali Family Support Group (SFSG), a non-governmental organization catering to the UK's Somali and larger Horn African community. The SFSG promotes inter-faith dialogue and understanding, and advocates for greater female participation in various issues. It also offers a variety of social services, including a family advice center, health awareness drives, job-search assistance and skill acquisition workshops.
She serves as the Chairperson for the Barnet Muslim Women's Network. In 2008, she became a member of the SAVE UK Advisory Board, a Women Without Borders initiative. Ibrahim is also part of various other organizations and panels. The latter include the governmental National Muslim Women Advisory Group and the National Community Forum, a consultative body for the Department of Communities.
Based on her knowledge and experience in law, Ibrahim was also in 2011 appointed by the Transitional Federal Government
The Transitional Federal Government (TFG) (, , ) was internationally recognized as a provisional government of the Somalia from 14 October 2004 until 20 August 2012. It was established in Nairobi, Kenya, following the Transitional National Govern ...
(TFG) of Somalia to the Committee of Experts (CoE) tasked with preparing the country's new draft constitution
A constitution is the aggregate of fundamental principles or established precedents that constitute the legal basis of a polity, organization or other type of entity, and commonly determines how that entity is to be governed.
When these pri ...
.
Awards
For her contributions to society, Ibrahim was presented in 2004 with theQueen's Award for Voluntary Service
The King's Award for Voluntary Service, previously known as The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service, is an annual award given to groups in the voluntary sector of the United Kingdom and the Crown Dependencies. Until 2022, awardees were announce ...
. She received the Ambassador For Peace Award in 2009.
In 2010, she won the London Borough of Barnet Civic Award and the Community Engagement Award from HAYA - Somali Organization in London. That year, she was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is a British order of chivalry, rewarding valuable service in a wide range of useful activities. It comprises five classes of awards across both civil and military divisions, the most senior two o ...
(MBE) for her community work with the SFSG.
References
External links
SAVE UK Advisory Board - Hanan Ibrahim
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