“I don't just want to support only Muslim women. I want to inspire wome...” — Halima Aden Quote

“I don't just want to support only Muslim women. I want to inspire women across the board, and I'm hoping they won't allow things to get in the way.”

“I feel like I'm here to bust those misconceptions and stereotypes of Muslim women.”

“For me, being able to say that my first-ever photo shoot was with one of the most well-known and iconic fashion photographers in the world is unbelievable.”

“I would still describe myself as a hacker. I still remember feeling the magic, the sense of discovery, when I first connected to a bulletin board. It seemed like the world was somehow brighter, the greens were greener. Like I'd stepped through a portal to the other side. I knew back then that things would never be the same again for me.”

“I'm on the board of directors for Peace Now, which works tirelessly between the Palestinians and the Israelis to create peace in the Middle East and we've never been closer.”