
Nussaibah Younis
Nussaibah Younis is a British-Iraqi peacebuilding consultant and author, whose career has focused on stabilizing Iraq and addressing the challenges faced by families of Islamic State fighters. Growing up amidst the turmoil of the Iraq War, she has dedicated her professional life to promoting political inclusion and preventing violent extremism. Recently, she gained attention for her debut novel, which employs humor to tackle the complex realities faced by women associated with ISIS, aiming to provide a deeper understanding of their experiences.
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Nussaibah Younis is the author of the satirical novel Fundamentally, which addresses the issue of Islamic State brides.
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