As the Chair of the Board of Trustees of The Kalsom Movement, I am proud to announce that The Kalsom Movement is one of the 50 youth-led organisations worldwide to be featured in the SDSN Youth Solutions Program’s 2020 Youth Solutions Report.
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Making New Year’s Resolutions for a Wholesome 2021
Happy 2021! Making new year’s resolutions this time seems like a futile exercise and it is daunting to start the year when we are still […]
Building Resilience: Top 3 Tips for Success
Too often when people speak about their success journey, they love portraying the idea it was all smooth sailing for them by listing accolades and achievements. The reality is that behind the seemingly perfect Instagram or LinkedIn façade of many people including myself are failures, criticisms, depression and other mental health issues, and life circumstances that are rarely spoken about.
Maintaining Boundaries: Partie Deux
It takes two to tango. Maintaining boundaries in relationships is a tricky one. Playing Agony Aunt today, but I am no expert.
Not Too Young to Make a Difference | Royal Commonwealth Society
First published on the Royal Commonwealth Society website. As Associate Fellow of Royal Commonwealth Society and the Chair of Board of Trustees of The Kalsom Movement, I share my experience to convince you why it is not too young to make a difference.
Inspirational Asian Women in Medicine: A Non-Exhaustive List
A non-exhaustive compilation of inspirational Asian women in medicine who have inspired me and countless others into pursuing a career in medicine.
Bernama TV Malaysia ‘Tea with Tehmina’ Interview Episode 2: The Kalsom Movement
Natasha Ariza and I had a wonderful time talking to Tehmina Kaoosji on our work in The Kalsom Movement, and our passion for education and women.
Countering Everyday Extremism Against Women: The Other Pandemic
I was invited to give a keynote speech by Sisters of Islam, a civil society organisation with the aim to advocate the rights of women within the Islamic framework, for their Regional Youth Caucus Meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in October 2019. The meeting was held as a lead up to the first Sisters in Islam international conference on” Islam Unsurrended: Women Against Extremism” which saw the launching of a key report on the perceptions of Muslim women and equality in Malaysia, funded by the European Union. The article below has been modified and updated from my speech.
Maintaining Boundaries as Women in Leadership: Oh it is so difficult to be a career woman!
As women, we are often told that we don’t say yes enough. The finding from an internal report by Hewlet Packard served to strengthen this point: “Men apply for a job when they are 60% qualified, and women only apply when they are sure they are 100% qualified.
Networking: The Power of Your Outer Circle
Rethinking networking – understand the power of your outer circle to enhance your creativity. Every person you encounter teaches you an important lesson.