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Jan 2021
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Hadiya Masieh: Creating a Groundswell of...

Lorcán Owens
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Hadiya Masieh knows only too well how easy it is for idealistic, insecure or angry youths to fall prey to those seeking to manipulate vulnerability, disillusionment or marginalisation for their own nefarious objectives. Having been duped by Islamists shortly after her conversion to Islam, time, maturity and self-confidence made her realise that she hadn't so ... Show More
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