Wagga Wagga's Islamic population has risen from 92 people to more than 650 in the past two decades, and now council has finally approved the construction of a dedicated place of worship which will include a prayer hall for 100 people.
Jesmin Aktar lives in a village of Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. She regularly attends UN Women's "Shanti Khana" [Multi-Purpose Women's Centre – MPWC] learning sessions and is dedicated to improving her life by pursuing a challenging job and contributing to society.