Mariam Hakim

Mariam Hakim is an English Literature and Media Studies graduate from Sussex University and has been a communications manager for various UK charities. Mariam is the Founder and Author behind Waw Stories, a small children’s publishing imprint that celebrates powerful stories from Muslim cultures. She is also a school Governor and a mother.

Mariam has written and spoken on issues concerning Muslim women’s representation, Islamophobia, interfaith understanding, and inclusion within publishing. Mariam is using her time in Parliament to understand Parliamentary processes, how we can better promote the contribution of marginalised communities in the UK, and what can be done to challenge discrimination and hatred against UK Muslims.