Video Discussion: What my religion really says about women

What my religion really says about women | Alaa Murabit

Strong faith is a core part of Alaa Murabit's identity — but when she moved from Canada to Libya as a young woman, she was surprised how the tenets of Islam were used to severely limit women's rights, independence and ability to lead. She wondered: Was this really religious doctrine? With humor, passion and a refreshingly rebellious spirit, in this Ted Talk, she shares how she found examples of female leaders across the history of her faith — and how she speaks up for women using verses from the Koran.

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