Daisy Khan
Speaker
Ms. Khan lectures in the U.S. and internationally on numerous topics: Muslim women, Islamophobia, violent extremism, interfaith and religious freedom and immigration. Her audiences are varied, and include prestigious think tanks like CFR, universities, congregations, and women’s and youth groups. No matter whom she addresses, she unequivocally affirms that gender equality, human dignity and pluralism are an intrinsic part of the Islamic faith. Ms. Khan's suggested key note themes are 1) Woman's Story of Empowerment 2) Chain Migration 3) United Faiths of America 4) Defeating Extremism.
A MUSLIM
WOMAN'S STORY OF EMPOWERMENT:
THE RED BOXING GLOVES
Women's empowerment is not often associated with Islamic tradition. Daisy Khan adds a refreshing voice to the conversation about women's role in society today. As the founder of WISE (Women's Islamic Initiative in Spirituality and Equality) her faith-based perspective lends moral authority to the argument that a woman's path to leadership - from Biblical times to the Suffragette movement to #meToo - is not only good and just; it is also part of a higher calling to women's unique role in promoting peaceful societies. It's a positive perspective that resonates across diverse opinions, and for Daisy, it all started with a pair of red boxing gloves...
CHAIN MIGRATION: THE GOOD, THE BAD, THE UGLY
Few issues are as divisive as 'chain migration', which refers to an immigration path to U.S. soil based in part on family ties rather than strictly on the merits of the individual. Daisy Khan deconstructs the arguments on both sides to bring about a constructive conversation on the issue. Herself a product of chain migration, a proud American, she brings a uniquely personal perspective. With a combination of hard data and personal stories, Daisy shows how chain migration has always been part of the American cultural fabric, and if properly managed, will continue to keep our country on the leading edge of innovation, culture and business.
UNITED FAITHS OF AMERICA:
AN ANTIDOTE FOR ISLAMOPHOBIA
The biggest question that faces humanity today is: what kind of world do we want to live in? Daisy Khan will brilliantly showcase how mounting mistrust, like Islamophobia, contributes to a vicious cycle of conflict that, unless realized, is set to last for generations. She will share stories of how Interfaith collaboration fosters personal bonds that proclaim the human dignity present in all of God's creations so that the Cross, the Crescent, the Star, the Khanda, the Dharma wheel, the Om and the Nine-Pointed Star become symbols of peace, tolerance, and emblem of what America really stands for - Religious Freedom.
DEFEATING EXTREMISM:
IT REALLY IS US
VS. THEM
No single group has been more affected by terrorism than Muslims. That's why Daisy Khan has become one of the most credible voices rallying moderates, especially women, of all faiths to come together against this existential threat to peace and prosperity. Backed by her new publication WISE Up, she helps us understand root causes, dispel stereotypes, and identify extremist narratives. She empowers her audiences to 'wise up and rise up'. This talk is as inspirational as it is practical in giving communities the tools they need to defeat all forms of hate /extremism and provide a powerful vision of humanity based on what is genuinely righteous, and just.
2018
2nd International Forum on FGM/C in The Gambia: February 2018
Sarah Lawrence College: February 2018
CUNY: March 2018
East End Temple: March 2018
Council of Foreign Relations: March 2018
New York Foreign Press Center: March 2018
Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom: April 2018
Harvard Kennedy School: April 2018
The Judge Film Screening: April 2018
Little Rock Central High School: April 2018
Arkansas Literary Festival: April 2018
Merrimack College: May 2018
William and Mary Greve Foundation: May 2018
Sarah Lawrence College: June 2018
Kashmiri Group of North America: June 2018
Islamic Society of North America: August 2018
International Museum of Muslim Cultures: September 2018
L'Attitude: September 2018
The Abdelkader Education Project: September 2018
The Interfaith Institute of the Islamic Center of Long Island: September 2018
Al-Khoei Foundation: October 2018
Vendanta Society of New York: November 2018
Newground - A Muslim-Jewish Partnership for Change: November 2018
2017
The Carter Center: March 2017
The Interchurch Center: March 2017
One Spirit Learning Alliance: June 2017
Vedanta Society of New York: October 2017
Cultural Services of the French Embassy: November 2017
2016
City Club of Cleveland: January 2016
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints: March 2016
Phoenix Committee on Foreign Relations: April 2016
Muslim Woman’s Organization of South Florida: April 2016
CUNY Dialogue: April 2016
New York University: April 2016
Left Forum: May 2016
Hedayah, Abu Dhabi: May 2016
Fordham University Conference: June 2016
Chautauqua Institution: July 2016
NEXUS Global Youth Summit, United Nations: July 2016
Jewish Community Center: September 2016
Singapore Center for Excellence on National Security: September 2016
Council of Foreign Relations: October 2016
American Jewish Committee: October 2016
Global Peace Foundation: November 2016
United States Institute of Peace: November 2016
White House Roundtable: November 2016
Kadeem, Turkey: November 2016
American Muslim Women’s Association: November 2016
Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom: December 2016
2015
One Spirit Interfaith Seminary: February 2015
Jewish Community Center: February 2015
Unitarian Church of All Souls: March 2015
Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), EIMAN: March 2015
Metropolitan Museum: March 2015
CUNY Graduate Center: April 2015
Project for the Advancement of Our Common Humanity: April 2015
US Department of State: May 2015
Unitarian Universalist Church: June 2015
Australian Government: June 2015
Claremont Lincoln University: July 2015
International Crisis Group: September 2015
The Islamic Center of Greater Toledo: October 2015
Parliament of the World’s Religions: October 2015
Islamic Center of Long Island: October 2015
Center for Ethnic, Racial, and Religious Understanding: November 2015
Sisters of Salaam Shalom and Foundation for Ethnic Understanding (FFEU): November 2015
The United Nations, The Kingdom of Bahrain: December 2015
RAN Centre for Excellence: December 2015
2014
The Permanent Mission of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and The Permanent Mission of Turkey: March 2014
World Affairs Council: April 2014
Unitarian Universalist Church: April 2014
The Abdelkader Education Project: May 2014
International Center for Religion and Diplomacy: May 2014
OECD Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development: June 2014
One Spirit Interfaith Seminary: June 2014
Permanent Mission of Burundi to United Nations and The Connected Hearts, Inc: June 2014
IB Conference of the Americas: July 2014
Seneca Falls Convention and Women’s Interfaith Institute: July 2014
Chautauqua Institution: August 2014
Mamaroneck Public Library: October 2014
Sisters of Salaam Shalom and Foundation for Ethnic Understanding (FFEU): November 2014
Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan: November 2014
2013
United States Institute of Peace: January 2013
Brotherhood Synagogue: February 2013
One Spirit Seminary: February 2013
The Baker Institute: February 2013
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Shelter Rock: March 2013
Interchurch Center: March 2013
The College of Saint Rose: April 2013
Islamic Center of Boston in Wayland: April 2013
Doha International Center for Interfaith Dialogue: April 2013
One Voice Movement: May 2013
Interfaith Kosovo Conference: May 2013
Council of Foreign Relations: May 2013
The Institute for Christian & Jewish Studies: October 2013
CAUSE-NY: October 2013
The Richmond Forum: November 2013
University of Michigan: November 2013
2012
Duquesne University: February 2012
Lim College: March 2012
League of Women Voters Community: March 2012
St. Leo University: March 2012
Pace University: April 2012
Oberlin College: May 2012
Beacon School: May 2012
Manhattan College: July 2012
