“In April 2006, a Dutch court ordered that I leave my safe-home that I was renting from the State. The judge concluded that my neighbors had a right to argue that they felt unsafe because of my presence in the building.”

Somali-born Dutch-American writer, activist, and former politician

Ayaan Hirsi Ali is a Somali-born Dutch-American writer, activist, and former politician. She is known for her public criticism of Islam and for speaking about women’s rights, freedom of belief, and the tensions between religion and modern secular life. Her work and public life have made her a prominent voice in debates about Islam, integration, and individual liberty. As a writer and activist, she has used essays, books, and public appearances to argue for greater freedom and protection for women in conservative religious societies.