Mirjam Künkler and Eva F. Nisa

First Published by International Institute for Asian Studies

Female Islamic leaders in Indonesia have been devising new and creative ways to help believers cope with the COVID-19 pandemic and the myriad crises arising from it. The …

Sagal Sheikh Ali

In this tribute to the powerful legacy of Saado Ali Warsame, Sagal Sheikh Ali, relates what the singer, activist, and MP meant to Somali society, and the struggle for gender equality in the country. The fearless and impactful life …

Shahinaz Sabeel

In this essay, Shahinaz Sabeel, a young Sudanese woman who grew up between Sudan, Canada and Uganda, recounts her relationship with her grandfather, an unconventional man and important male figure in her life. Shahinaz narrates how her grandfather fought to …