Author: Deeyah Khan

Quotes

Freedom of speech is a human right and the foundation upon which democracy is built. Any restriction of freedom of speech is a restriction upon democracy.

Freedom of speech is a human right and the foundation upon which democracy is built. Any restriction of freedom of speech is a restriction upon democracy.

- Deeyah Khan

If we value human rights, they should be at the core of the project against violent extremism, and women a key part of our imagined future.

If we value human rights, they should be at the core of the project against violent extremism, and women a key part of our imagined future.

- Deeyah Khan

Muslim women can save the world from ISIS.

Muslim women can save the world from ISIS.

- Deeyah Khan

Some women facing 'honour' crimes require relocation far outside the reaches of their extended families and changes of identity to escape detection.

Some women facing 'honour' crimes require relocation far outside the reaches of their extended families and changes of identity to escape detection.

- Deeyah Khan

Having more than one legal system running is not a sign of a healthy or inclusive society. It is just one less thing that people have in common.

Having more than one legal system running is not a sign of a healthy or inclusive society. It is just one less thing that people have in common.

- Deeyah Khan

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