She has broken a multitude of “glass ceilings”, thanks in part to her inclusive, supportive upbringing.Raquel Evita Saraswati tells us more about the iconic architect.

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The London Olympics earlier this year brought the role of Muslim women in sport to the forefront of public discussion. Egypt sent more Muslim women than any other Muslim-majority country, while Saudi Arabia debated letting women participate at all. Ultimately, authorities there permitted Sarah Attar (track and field) and Wojdan Shahrkhani (judo) to participate, provided that they compete in hijab and walk behind their male teammates in the opening ceremony’s Parade of Nations. California’s Pepperdine University, where Sarah is a student, was reportedly asked to remove images of her from its online athlete biography, because they featured her in her usual workout attire of a tank top and ponytail. Despite not winning any medals in London, both Wojdan and Sarah were warmly received in London, with Sarah getting a standing ovation at the conclusion of her 800m race....Continue Reading

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