Aisha al Adawiya
Aisha al-Adawiya
Advisor and Consultant to the Dar ul Islam History Project
Aisha al-Adawiya is the founder of Women In Islam, Inc., an organization of Muslim women which focuses on the issues of human rights and social justice. Ms. al-Adawiya organizes and participates in conferences, symposia and other forums on Islam which include Gender Equity, Conflict Resolution, Cross-Cultural Understanding, and Peace Building.
She also represents Muslim women’s Non-Governmental Organizations at the United Nations forums.
Ms. Al-Adawiya coordinates Islamic input for the Preservation of the Black Religious Heritage Documentation Project at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in New York City
She also serves as a consultant to numerous interfaith organizations and documentary projects on the Muslim American experience. Additionally, she serves on the boards of numerous organizations related to the interests of the global Islamic community. Ms. al-Adawiya is a guest host and producer of Tahrir, WBAI Pacifica Radio in New York City.