Introducing: Hakima Abbas

Hakima Abbas is a political scientist, policy analyst and activist. She has been active in struggles for social justice on issues of self-determination, race, class, gender and sexuality for over fifteen years.  Her work as a trainer, strategist and researcher has focused on strengthening and supporting movements for change in Africa and the Middle East.  Hakima is the editor and author of various publications and articles, including: Aid to Africa: Redeemer or Coloniser? and People-led Transformation: African futures.  She currently serves as a board member and advisor to several global philanthropic and civil society initiatives. You can follower her on twitter at @HakimaAbbas.