Houzan Mahmoud

Houzan Mahmoud (born 1973) is a Kurdish women rights and anti-war activist born in Iraqi Kurdistan. She was the main speaker at the anti-war rally in March 2003 in London and the Co-founder of Iraqi Women’s Rights Coalition. She is the condoner of Culture Project, a platform for Kurdish feminists, writers and activities. She has led an international campaign against Sharia law and oppression of women in Iraq. Her articles have been published in The Guardian and The Independent. She has also been interviewed by CNN, NBC, Sky News and BBC.

Contents

• 4 Scott Moore and Houzan Mahmoud Secularist of the Year 2017
• Houzan mahmoud on her passion for a better world
• Publications
• References