Join us at our 2015 Gala as we Honor Keynote Speaker Ayaan Hirsi Ali
I am thrilled to announce that our keynote speaker for the
2015 National Conference will be Ayaan
Hirsi Ali, one of the leading voices speaking out for the rights of Muslim women
and against radical Islamic extremism.
Her story is one of a truly extraordinary journey and fantastic courage.
It is a privilege to honor her bravery during our annual conference!
I hope you will be there with me the evening of Sept. 9 to do so.
Subjected to Female Genital Mutilation at an early age, she escaped a
forced marriage in 1992, and fled to the Netherlands where she was granted asylum.
She quickly learned Dutch and was able to earn a Master's Degree in
Political Science. Working as a translator for Somali immigrants, she
saw firsthand the inconsistencies between Western society and tribal,
Muslim cultures.
A member of the Dutch Parliament from 2003 through 2006, she focused on
furthering the integration of non-Western immigrants into Dutch society
and on defending the rights of Muslim women. Her work earned her the hatred
of many radical Islamists.
When filmmaker Theo van Gogh was murdered in 2004, a death threat for Ayaan
was left pinned to his body.
A proud U.S. Citizen since 2013, she continues to work to defend the rights
of women against harmful traditional practices.
Ayaan's story is one of freedom overcoming tragedy and unconquerable
courage in the face of danger.
I am absolutely ecstatic that she will be our keynote speaker at our 2015
Gala and that we will have the opportunity that evening to thank her and
honor her.
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