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Wahida C. Valiante has been and continues to be a leader among North American Muslim women〔http://www.wisemuslimwomen.org/muslimwomen/bio/wahida_valiante/%20for%20Wahida%20Valiante〕 in social justice advocacy, human rights, anti-racism, inter-faith relations, and in research on community health, Islamic culture and roles of political advocacy. She has been instrumental in connecting Muslims and non-Muslims through events like Islamic History Month Canada〔http://www.islamichistorymonth.com/ihmc2010/about-us/〕 held annually since 2007〔http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0yPIQdtQww〕 (by decree of Canadian parliament). Wahida has also been involved in various community-based advocacy projects including testimonies before parliamentary committees, House of Lords' committees, and human rights cases.〔http://www.parl.gc.ca/HousePublications/Publication.aspx?DocId=902056&Mode=1&Parl=37&Ses=2&Language=E〕〔http://www.ohrc.on.ca/en/annual-report-2008-2009/sharing-what-we-learn-cashra-2008-conference〕 As one of this country’s most proactive Muslim women, she is a frequent guest speaker, panelist, consultant, or interviewee on a variety of political, social and international issues, firmly establishing herself as one of Canada’s leading Muslim woman thinkers and one of Islam’s important Western voices. For her work, she has received awards and international recognition.〔http://webtalkradio.net/internet-talk-radio/2011/10/24/the-optimistic-muslim-%E2%80%93-how-should-muhammads-followers-make-a-better-world/〕 Wahida is particularly admired for her strong, positive voice on behalf of Muslims, whether in speech, writing, or action. Her passions for grassroots social justice, accurate research, and “trickle up” solutions to local and global problems motivate others to emulate her affirmative strategies. She has been a transformative agent for issues historically tainted by confrontation. Wahida is also a leader who is capable of responding to the challenges of the time, place and people without violating the policies and secular nature of the institution and without altering or distorting the basic Religious Principles.〔http://www.voanews.com/content/a-13-2005-03-27-voa34-67524342/387011.html〕 For the sixth year in a row, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013/2014, 2014/2015 and 2016 Wahida has been selected for inclusion in the prestigious publication “500 Most Influential Muslims in the World,”edited by John Esposito and Ibrahim Kalin, Islamic Studies scholars at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. Among the core criteria for inclusion in the 500 is that each of “These women have been trailblazer as their respective fields, often as the first woman to have influence in breaking social boundaries through her efforts. In addition the “individual be both a model citizen of his or her country and of the “Ummah,” the worldwide Muslim community comprising more than 1.6 billion followers of Islam〔http://rissc.jo/index.php/english-publications/miscellaneous/119--the-500-most-influential-muslims.html〕 In 2012, she was named in the "100 Extraordinary Muslim Women Past and Present" by Women Islamic Initiative in Spirituality ad Equality (WISE Muslim Women).〔http://www.wisemuslimwomen.org/muslimwomen/bio/wahida_valiante/〕 Through writing, administration, and personal contact, Wahida has positively influenced thousands Canada’s estimated 800,000 to 1,000,000 Muslims. She has touched thousands more through her international commitments in support of global peace, understanding and justice issues. As former U.S. Congressman Paul Findley affirmed: “Her wise and persistent leadership on behalf of dignity and decency for people of all faiths has lifted the spirits and hopes of untold thousands of Canadians and people beyond. These endeavors are especially effective on behalf of the Muslims who struggle under unwarranted but often fierce passions against Islam. We need more Wahidas.”〔http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=F000123〕 ==Biography== 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Wahida C. Valiante」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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