Realising Gender Equality in Islamic Marriages | Sherin Khankan | TEDxMünster

As the first female Imam in Denmark Sherin Kankan knows what it’s like to fight against and overcome prejudice. Women must be given the means to realize their fundamental right to equality. She is also the founder of the NGO Exitcirclen that supports women who suffer from psychological violence in Islamic marriages. She explains how women’s rights are deeply rooted in Islam and what we need to ensure gender equality. Founder of Denmark’s first female mosque This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED