My name is Fatima Taha and I am 17 years old. I was born and raised in Abu Dhabi, UAE even though I’m originally Sudanese. When I read about feminism, I rarely see Arab or Muslim women being represented and I believe that it is a diverse movement that includes all religions and cultures. I am proud to say that my mother’s strong beliefs about equality and the campaigns she held for raising awareness about feminism in 1994 in a small village in Sudan, deepened my passion for female rights. She is my inspiration because she utilized her education and fluent public speaking skills to encourage a lot of women to see a future for themselves at times where women who had jobs were looked down upon. When my parents immigrated to the UAE, she continued her movement and inspired more females to speak out loud. Although feminism in Arab countries might look different from western societies, the one belief we all have in common is that women empowerment is fundamental to establish a wise society. Hopefully, with my cultural and religious background I can help you see feminism from a different lens.