Breaking Barriers With Milan’s First Muslim Councilwoman

Sumaya Abdel Qader has been elected as the first Muslim Councilwoman in Milan’s ancient history

Milan, Italy – When she is told that she is Milan’s first “consigliere comunale” – female city councillor – to wear the hijab, she is quick to point out that hers is neither the first nor the only such case in Italy. But what Italian-born Sumaya Abdel Qader, a 38-year-old sociologist and women’s rights activist, has…