Voice of Libyan Women

The VLW was founded in August 2011 in response to the February 17 Libyan revolution. Murabit was in her last year of medical school and after the revolution, she felt that there was a "window of opportunity for women in Libya." Also, within a very short amount of time, the VLW had created a women's center in Tripoli and was offering classes. By modifying their approach and using peaceful interpretations of Islam in their work, they found a greater voice among both men and women. VLW's approach, using religion to "gain local-level support," has been a unique way to enact change in Libya. == Projects and programs ==

One Voice One Voice, which took place November 11–15, 2011 was organized by VLW and was the first International Women's Conference ever held in Libya. It is a media campaign which uses billboards, radio, television and social media to spread its message. Project Noor is unique in that it seeks to address ideas surrounding these issues by using religious language in a predominantly Muslim country. Men and those who do not wear hijabs are encouraged to wear a purple scarf, tie or ribbon on Purple Hijab Day. == References ==