Photo: A scene from Al-Sit, showing the character of Nafisa and her grandmother. Photo supplied by Suzannah Mirghani.

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A woman’s gaze on women: Sudanese female director wins French award for film about arranged marriage


In the run-up to International Women’s Day (IWD) on March 8, Salaam Gateway features stories about women entrepreneurs and leaders tied to the global Islamic economy. These women have one thing in common – they all #ChoosetoChallenge, reflecting IWD’s 2021 theme. The International Women’s Day celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.

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