I’m a young Muslim woman with four law qualifications. I stopped practicing law because I was disenchanted with the system and how it robs people of financial investments, justice, and time. I had aspired to be a judge, however, my decision to live for change came when I realized that despite my law qualifications and practice, I still wasn’t making a major impact. In fact, I faced an ethical dilemma which I had to defend or lose my job. I didn’t want to be on the wrong side of justice. I wanted to help people and so I made the decision to quit law practice and actively pursue civic engagement in the non-profit sector.
Read MoreI am fighting for Girl Child Education in Africa; that education be prioritized, with an emphasis on girls who are least likely to have access to learning and formal education due to poverty, geographical location, or long-held traditions that don't support learning for these girls. I am a first generation university graduate and my life is a testimonial that education is the key to unlocking a girl’s power; to equip her to actualize her dreams and aspirations as she contributes to societal development.
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