TAZNIN MAHAM

MA GLOBAL PUBLIC POLICY, SOAS UNIVERSITY OF LONDON

I want to be more than a mere spectator of Muslim affairs, especially where the wellbeing of my own community is at stake.

I would like to become an actor, as I believe staying silent is a form of complicity. With this in mind, pursuing Public Policy will will allow me to better understand the theoretical frameworks behind complex policy making. This is necessary to further deconstruct and decolonise the policies that are impacting Muslims in the West.

I aim to influence these policies for the betterment of Muslims and the diaspora community, contributing to research in academia and instigating societal change. I’m thankful to the Aziz Foundation for identifying within me a potential catalyst for change.