Farida al-Abani
Swedish politician
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Farida Massaoud al-Abani (born 16 September 1988) is a Swedish politician who served as the co-leader of the Feminist Initiative political party from 2019 to 2022, serving alongside Gita Nabavi and Teysir Subhi. She previously was the party's spokesperson on social issues and migration policy.[1]
Farida al-Abani | |
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| Co-leader of Feminist Initiative | |
| In office 10 February 2019 – 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Gudrun Schyman |
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| Born | Farida Massaoud al-Abani 16 September 1988 |
Born in Tajura, Libya, al-Abani moved with her family to Sweden at the age of three. She has a degree in public health[2] and is active within the temperance movement. She was awarded the title Årets eldsjäl by IOGT-NTO in 2017.[3] al-Abani has previously served on the board of the women's organization Streetgäris.[4]
In February 2019, al-Abani succeeded Gudrun Schyman as one of two party leaders of Feminist Initiative.[5] She served alongside Gita Nabavi, incumbent since 2018, until Nabavi resigned on 8 March 2020. al-Abani remained as the sole leader of the party until 2021.[6] From 2021 to 2022 she served as co-leader alongside Teysir Subhi.
