Spotlight: Who was Khadījah Al-Jahamī and how did she become a pioneer in advocating for Libyan women’s empowerment?
Presenter: Safaa Elidrissi Moubtassim
Delivered: Marrakech on December 2, 2023
Safaa introduces Khadija, the Libyan. She talks about her father Muhammad Abdullah who encouraged her to attend school where she was taught in Arabic and Italian. She also mentions about her work life; she worked as a nurse and used to sew clothes. Khadija played several roles in her life. She was a radio broadcaster, magazine editor, and poet.
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