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{{Infobox person
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| name = Hanan A. Ibrahim <br /> حنان ابراهيم
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| birth_place = [[Somalia]]
| birth_place = [[Somalia]]
| occupation = activist
| occupation = Activist
| nationality = British
| ethnicity = [[Somalis|Somali]]
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| children = 3
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| title = Chairperson of the Barnet Muslim Women's Network
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'''Hanan Ibrahim''' [[Order of the British Empire|MBE]] ({{lang-so|Xanan Ibraahiim}}) is a [[Somalis|Somali]] social activist. She is the Chairperson of the Barnet Muslim Women's Network, among other organizations.
'''Hanan Ibrahim''' {{Post-nominals|country=GBR|MBE}} ({{langx|so|Xanan Ibraahiim}}, {{langx|ar|حنان ابراهيم}}) is a [[Somalis|Somali]] social activist. She is the Chairperson of the Barnet Muslim Women's Network, among other organizations.


==Early years==
==Early years==
Ibrahim grew up in [[Somalia]]. She is a mother of three children and a [[Muslim]].<ref name="Tfmaitqbh">[https://archive.is/20130421005013/http://www.muslimnews.co.uk/paper/index.php?article=4728 Twenty five Muslims awarded in the Queen’s Birthday Honours]</ref>
Ibrahim grew up in [[Somalia]]. She is a mother of three children and a [[Muslim]].<ref name="Tfmaitqbh">[https://archive.today/20130421005013/http://www.muslimnews.co.uk/paper/index.php?article=4728 "Twenty five Muslims awarded in the Queen’s Birthday Honours"], Muslimnews.co.uk. Accessed 30 August 2022.</ref> After the outbreak of the [[Somali Civil War|civil war]] in her native country, she moved to the United Kingdom in 1998.<ref name="Foghi">{{cite web|url=http://www.women-without-borders.org/news/uptodate/276/|title=Frauen-Ohne-Grenzen.org - Women-Without-Borders - Up To Date|publisher=|accessdate=31 May 2015}}</ref>

After the outbreak of the [[Somali Civil War|civil war]] in her native country, she moved to the United Kingdom in 1998.<ref name="Foghi">{{cite web|url=http://www.women-without-borders.org/news/uptodate/276/|title=Frauen-Ohne-Grenzen.org - Women-Without-Borders - Up To Date|publisher=|accessdate=31 May 2015}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
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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.<ref name="Tfmaitqbh"/>
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.<ref name="Tfmaitqbh"/>


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.<ref name="Hiatah">{{cite web|url=http://austria.usembassy.gov/events/hanan.html|title=U.S. Embassy Events - Embassy of the United States Vienna, Austria|publisher=|accessdate=31 May 2015|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150203182242/http://austria.usembassy.gov/events/hanan.html|archivedate=3 February 2015|df=}}</ref><ref name="Sukabhi">{{cite web|url=http://www.women-without-borders.org/save/activities/20/|title=Frauen-Ohne-Grenzen.org - Women-Without-Borders - SAVE - Activities|publisher=|accessdate=31 May 2015}}</ref> 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.<ref name="Sukabhi"/>
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.<ref name="Hiatah">{{cite web|url=http://austria.usembassy.gov/events/hanan.html|title=U.S. Embassy Events - Embassy of the United States Vienna, Austria|accessdate=31 May 2015|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150203182242/http://austria.usembassy.gov/events/hanan.html|archivedate=3 February 2015}}</ref><ref name="Sukabhi">{{cite web|url=http://www.women-without-borders.org/save/activities/20/|title=Frauen-Ohne-Grenzen.org - Women-Without-Borders - SAVE - Activities|publisher=|accessdate=31 May 2015}}</ref> 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.<ref name="Sukabhi"/>


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She serves as the Chairperson for the Barnet Muslim Women's Network.<ref name="Tfmaitqbh"/> In 2008, she became a member of the SAVE UK Advisory Board, a [[Women Without Borders]] initiative.<ref name="Sukabhi"/> 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.<ref name="Tfmaitqbh"/>
Additionally, Ibrahim serves as the Chairperson for the Barnet Muslim Women's Network.<ref name="Tfmaitqbh"/>

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In 2008, she became a member of the SAVE UK Advisory Board, a [[Women Without Borders]] initiative.<ref name="Sukabhi"/> 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.<ref name="Tfmaitqbh"/>


Based on her knowledge and experience in law, Ibrahim was also in 2011 appointed by the [[Transitional Federal Government]] (TFG) of Somalia to the Committee of Experts (CoE) tasked with preparing the country's new draft [[Constitution of Somalia|constitution]].<ref name="Prsgecoeodc">{{cite web|title=Press Release - Somali Government establishes Committee of Experts on Draft Constitution|url=http://somalitalkradio.com/2011/sept/26092011_Press_Release.pdf|accessdate=2 July 2012}}</ref>
Based on her knowledge and experience in law, Ibrahim was also in 2011 appointed by the [[Transitional Federal Government]] (TFG) of Somalia to the Committee of Experts (CoE) tasked with preparing the country's new draft [[Constitution of Somalia|constitution]].<ref name="Prsgecoeodc">{{cite web|title=Press Release - Somali Government establishes Committee of Experts on Draft Constitution|url=http://somalitalkradio.com/2011/sept/26092011_Press_Release.pdf|accessdate=2 July 2012}}</ref>


==Awards==
==Awards==
For her contributions to society, Ibrahim was presented in 2004 with the [[Queen's Award for Voluntary Service]].<ref name="Sukabhi"/>
For her contributions to society, Ibrahim was presented in 2004 with the [[Queen's Award for Voluntary Service]].<ref name="Sukabhi"/> She received the Ambassador For Peace Award in 2009.<ref name="Wwbsp">{{cite web|url=http://www.women-without-borders.org/save/people/|title=Frauen-Ohne-Grenzen.org - Women-Without-Borders - SAVE - People|accessdate=31 May 2015}}</ref>


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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 [[Order of the British Empire|Member of the Order of the British Empire]] (MBE) for her community work with the SFSG.<ref name="Tfmaitqbh"/>
She later received the Ambassador For Peace Award in 2009.<ref name="Wwbsp">{{cite web|url=http://www.women-without-borders.org/save/people/|title=Frauen-Ohne-Grenzen.org - Women-Without-Borders - SAVE - People|publisher=|accessdate=31 May 2015}}</ref>

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In 2010, Ibrahim was also made a [[Order of the British Empire|Member of the Order of the British Empire]] (MBE) for her community work with the SFSG.<ref name="Tfmaitqbh"/>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.women-without-borders.org/save/activities/20/ SAVE UK Advisory Board - Hanan Ibrahim]
*[http://www.women-without-borders.org/save/activities/20/ SAVE UK Advisory Board - Hanan Ibrahim]

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Latest revision as of 14:44, 5 November 2024

Hanan A. Ibrahim
حنان ابراهيم
Born
Somalia
NationalityBritish
OccupationActivist
TitleChairperson of the Barnet Muslim Women's Network
Children3

Hanan Ibrahim MBE (Somali: Xanan Ibraahiim, Arabic: حنان ابراهيم) is a Somali social activist. She is the Chairperson of the Barnet Muslim Women's Network, among other organizations.

Early years

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Ibrahim grew up in Somalia. She is a mother of three children and a Muslim.[1] After the outbreak of the civil war in her native country, she moved to the United Kingdom in 1998.[2]

Career

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Hanan Ibrahim addressing the ISSAT (2013).

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.[1]

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.[3][4] 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.[4]

She serves as the Chairperson for the Barnet Muslim Women's Network.[1] In 2008, she became a member of the SAVE UK Advisory Board, a Women Without Borders initiative.[4] 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.[1]

Based on her knowledge and experience in law, Ibrahim was also in 2011 appointed by the Transitional Federal Government (TFG) of Somalia to the Committee of Experts (CoE) tasked with preparing the country's new draft constitution.[5]

Awards

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For her contributions to society, Ibrahim was presented in 2004 with the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service.[4] She received the Ambassador For Peace Award in 2009.[6]

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 (MBE) for her community work with the SFSG.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Twenty five Muslims awarded in the Queen’s Birthday Honours", Muslimnews.co.uk. Accessed 30 August 2022.
  2. ^ "Frauen-Ohne-Grenzen.org - Women-Without-Borders - Up To Date". Retrieved 31 May 2015.
  3. ^ "U.S. Embassy Events - Embassy of the United States Vienna, Austria". Archived from the original on 3 February 2015. Retrieved 31 May 2015.
  4. ^ a b c d "Frauen-Ohne-Grenzen.org - Women-Without-Borders - SAVE - Activities". Retrieved 31 May 2015.
  5. ^ "Press Release - Somali Government establishes Committee of Experts on Draft Constitution" (PDF). Retrieved 2 July 2012.
  6. ^ "Frauen-Ohne-Grenzen.org - Women-Without-Borders - SAVE - People". Retrieved 31 May 2015.
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