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The Platform magazine, which focuses on the agenda of Muslim societies thematically using a data-based approach, offers up-to-date and authentic perspectives on the issues of the Muslim world penned by experts of the relevant fields. The place and position of women in society is a prominent issue today. However, to approach this issue with stereotype thinking often leads to ignorance about the historical and contemporary importance of women in Muslim societies. With this realisation, we decided “Women in Muslim societies” as the theme for our 26th issue. We have tried to put forward a perspective that examines the literature on Islamic feminism and reviews the women movements in Muslim societies. We have also included the stories of Muslim women who are pioneers and influential in various fields from cinema to business, and from academia to human rights advocacy. This issue includes an interview with Hatice .olak, the Director of Assalam Association, in which we talked about African women and Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hasan. In addition, in an interview with British journalist and activist Lauren Booth, who reverted to Islam in 2010, we talked about the role of Muslim women in the public sphere and their skewed representation in today’s media.

In this issue’s infographic, we demonstrate the data on women participation in socio-political and economic life, education, and employment in the Muslim world. This issue also includes a review of Do Muslim Women Need Saving?, an influential book written by anthropologist Lila Abu-Lughod. In the portrait section, we feature acclaimed Bosnian director Aida Begic, whose films focus on the stories of children and women. We hope that the 26th issue of the Platform will be beneficial to its readers, and Muslim women will take a leading role in making this world a more just, prosperous, and equitable place to live.

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