Daisy Khan
Founder and executive director of the Women’s Islamic Initiative in Spirituality and Equality (WISE) and author focused on Muslim women's rights; participated to discuss Islamophobia, community-building, and proposals to reduce hate.
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Dec 12, 2018 • 46min
From Kashmir to America: A Muslim Feminist's Journey
Daisy Khan, a leading female Muslim advocate and Executive Director of the Women's Islamic Initiative in Spirituality and Equality, shares her remarkable journey from Kashmir to America. She discusses the cultural shocks she faced in the 1970s and her efforts to combat child marriage and promote women's rights. Daisy emphasizes the importance of education in countering extremism and fostering interfaith understanding. Additionally, she reflects on her grandfather's legacy and the need for awareness to combat Islamophobia, highlighting the vital contributions of immigrants to American society.
Oct 10, 2025 • 53min
30 Issues in 30 Days: Fighting Anti-Semitism and Anti-Muslim Bias
This discussion features Amy Spitalnick, CEO of the Jewish Council for Public Affairs, Daisy Khan, founder of WISE, and Cindy Gross, a conservative Jewish activist. They delve into rising anti-Semitism and Islamophobia in NYC, evaluating candidates' proposals for community safety. The conversation touches on the importance of rhetoric, potential impacts of the IHRA definition on advocacy, and the necessity of protecting civil liberties. They emphasize the need for shared values and mutual respect to reduce polarization and combat hate effectively.
