Although Germany’s Constitution guarantees freedom of religion, Muslims, especially women wearing headscarves, often face discriminatory practices in education and the labour market.
Alia Khan is the founder and chairwoman of the Islamic Fashion and Design Council (IFDC), a non-profit organization dedicated to the global growth of the Islamic fashion and design sector.
Choudhury, 44, is the Roger Pascal Legal Director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois, where she leads a team that works to advance civil rights and liberties.