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Role models

Dreams and ambitions

Almeena: gets to produce and edit her own material as a reporter for BBC London.
Aleesha: is learning management skills in the world of high street fashion.
Saida: is about to branch into the export market with her online business, Scrumptious Sweets.

Making a difference

Farrah: uses her science background to influence national policy on energy and climate change.
Amina: went into humanitarian work overseas, motivated by a burning desire to change things.
Yara: uses art to provoke debate about social and political issues.

Pushing the boundaries

Sobia: was the first uniformed police officer in Greater Manchester to wear hijab.
Fazia: is the only female trade union official in the North East of England.
Saima: is the first Muslim woman to play rugby for England.

Family and culture

Lara: combines being a mother with her job as a civil engineer.
Shabana: found a job with West Yorkshire Fire Service, working in the local community.
Mez: After initial reservations, her family supported her to become a nurse and are proud of her success.