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| name = Muna Khalif <br> |
| name = Muna Khalif <br> منى خليف |
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| birth_date = 1990 |
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| birth_place = [[Somalia]]| office = |
| birth_place = [[Somalia]] |
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| office = MP in the [[Federal Parliament of Somalia]] |
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| term_start = November 2016 |
| term_start = November 2016 |
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| religion = [[Islam]] |
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'''Muna Khalif''' ({{lang-so| |
'''Muna Khalif''' ({{lang-so|Muna Khalif Sheekh Abuu}}, {{lang-ar|منى خليف}}), popularly known as '''Muna Kay''',<ref name="Divp"/> is a [[Somalis|Somali]]-[[United States|American]] entrepreneur, fashion designer and legislator. She is the founder and CEO of the Muna Kay brand. Khalif also serves as an MP in the [[Federal Parliament of Somalia]]. |
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==Personal life== |
==Personal life== |
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[[File:Munaaaa.jpg|thumb|Muna Khalif wearing one of her Muna Kay brand modern [[jilbāb]] designs.]] |
[[File:Munaaaa.jpg|thumb|Muna Khalif wearing one of her Muna Kay brand modern [[jilbāb]] designs.]] |
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Khalif |
Muna Khalif (full name - Muna Khalif Sheikh Abuu) was born in [[Somalia]].<ref name="Entr">{{cite journal|title=Entrepreneurship - The Fashion Designer with a Big Dream|url=https://www.joomag.com/magazine/the-somalia-investor-magazine-vol-1i-issue-4i-2015/0526831001452766078?page=38|journal=The Somalia Investor|volume=1|issue=4|date=October–December 2015|accessdate=25 September 2017}}</ref><ref name="Fedparl">{{cite web|title=Four More MPs Elected to the Lower House in Baidoa|url=https://unsom.unmissions.org/four-more-mps-elected-lower-house-baidoa|publisher=UN|accessdate=25 September 2017}}</ref> Her family is from the Tuni clan.<ref name="Fedparl"/> After the civil war broke out in her place of birth, she and her parents emigrated to the [[United States]].<ref name="Divp">{{cite news|title=Somalia to usher in most diversed Parliament in History|url=http://iftiimin.com/?p=565|publisher=Iftiimin|accessdate=25 September 2017}}</ref> Khalif studied nursing at college. She later also took courses in fashion design.<ref name="Entr"/> Khalif is [[Muslim]].<ref name="Entr"/> |
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Khalif studied nursing at college. She later also took courses in fashion design.<ref name=”Entr”/> |
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Khalif is [[Muslim]].<ref name=”Entr”/> |
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==Career== |
==Career== |
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===Muna Kay=== |
===Muna Kay=== |
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Khalif is the founder and CEO of Muna Kay, an eponymous clothing line that caters to the Islamic market. She established the brand in order to provide young Muslim women with fashionable attire that adheres to prescribed standards of modesty. Khalif later launched Baby Norah, an infant garment collection named after her daughter.<ref name= |
Khalif is the founder and CEO of Muna Kay, an eponymous clothing line that caters to the Islamic market. She established the brand in order to provide young Muslim women with fashionable attire that adheres to prescribed standards of modesty. Khalif later launched Baby Norah, an infant garment collection named after her daughter.<ref name="Entr"/> |
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As of 2016, the Muna Kay company operates internationally, with retail outlets in [[North America]], [[East Africa]] and [[Dubai]]. It also has a manufacturing hub in [[China]].<ref name= |
As of 2016, the Muna Kay company operates internationally, with retail outlets in [[North America]], [[East Africa]] and [[Dubai]]. It also has a manufacturing hub in [[China]].<ref name="Entr"/> |
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Additionally, Khalif is the president of the Muna Kay Foundation. The philanthropic organization offers help to the disadvantaged, and provides artisanal training and mentorship to women and girls.<ref name= |
Additionally, Khalif is the president of the Muna Kay Foundation. The philanthropic organization offers help to the disadvantaged, and provides artisanal training and mentorship to women and girls.<ref name="Entr"/> |
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===Federal Parliament of Somalia=== |
===Federal Parliament of Somalia=== |
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[[File:2016 16 Youth Workshop-6 (30821301124).jpg|thumb|Federal legislator Muna Khalif chairing a political workshop.]] |
[[File:2016 16 Youth Workshop-6 (30821301124).jpg|thumb|Federal legislator Muna Khalif chairing a political workshop.]] |
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In November 2016, Khalif presented herself as a candidate for a legislative seat in the Lower House of the [[Federal Parliament of Somalia]]. She was elected a representative for the [[South West State of Somalia|South West State]], earning 41 ballots.<ref name= |
In November 2016, Khalif presented herself as a candidate for a legislative seat in the Lower House of the [[Federal Parliament of Somalia]]. She was elected a representative for the [[South West State of Somalia|South West State]], earning 41 ballots.<ref name="Fedparl"/> |
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An electoral oversight body later called for a reelection on the grounds that Khalif and seven other MPs had not met the ballot threshold. The Supreme Court upheld this ruling. However, the decision was eventually overturned by the Federal Parliament, with the Lower House instead authorizing the incumbency of Khalif and the other lawmakers.<ref>{{cite web|title=Judiciary set for supremacy war as House ‘annuls’ Court ruling over election of 8 MPs|url=http://garsoornews.com/mararkamaantay/judiciary-set-for-supremacy-war-as-house-annuls-court-ruling-over-election-of-8-mps/|publisher=Garsoor Online|accessdate=25 September 2017}}</ref> |
An electoral oversight body later called for a reelection on the grounds that Khalif and seven other MPs had not met the ballot threshold. The Supreme Court upheld this ruling. However, the decision was eventually overturned by the Federal Parliament, with the Lower House instead authorizing the incumbency of Khalif and the other lawmakers.<ref>{{cite web|title=Judiciary set for supremacy war as House ‘annuls’ Court ruling over election of 8 MPs|url=http://garsoornews.com/mararkamaantay/judiciary-set-for-supremacy-war-as-house-annuls-court-ruling-over-election-of-8-mps/|publisher=Garsoor Online|accessdate=25 September 2017}}</ref> |
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[[Category:Somalian politicians]] |
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Revision as of 20:21, 24 March 2019
Muna Khalif منى خليف | |
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| MP in the Federal Parliament of Somalia | |
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| Born | 1990 Somalia |
| Political party | Independent |
Muna Khalif (Template:Lang-so, Template:Lang-ar), popularly known as Muna Kay,[1] is a Somali-American entrepreneur, fashion designer and legislator. She is the founder and CEO of the Muna Kay brand. Khalif also serves as an MP in the Federal Parliament of Somalia.
Personal life
Muna Khalif (full name - Muna Khalif Sheikh Abuu) was born in Somalia.[2][3] Her family is from the Tuni clan.[3] After the civil war broke out in her place of birth, she and her parents emigrated to the United States.[1] Khalif studied nursing at college. She later also took courses in fashion design.[2] Khalif is Muslim.[2]
Career
Muna Kay
Khalif is the founder and CEO of Muna Kay, an eponymous clothing line that caters to the Islamic market. She established the brand in order to provide young Muslim women with fashionable attire that adheres to prescribed standards of modesty. Khalif later launched Baby Norah, an infant garment collection named after her daughter.[2]
As of 2016, the Muna Kay company operates internationally, with retail outlets in North America, East Africa and Dubai. It also has a manufacturing hub in China.[2]
Additionally, Khalif is the president of the Muna Kay Foundation. The philanthropic organization offers help to the disadvantaged, and provides artisanal training and mentorship to women and girls.[2]
Federal Parliament of Somalia
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In November 2016, Khalif presented herself as a candidate for a legislative seat in the Lower House of the Federal Parliament of Somalia. She was elected a representative for the South West State, earning 41 ballots.[3]
An electoral oversight body later called for a reelection on the grounds that Khalif and seven other MPs had not met the ballot threshold. The Supreme Court upheld this ruling. However, the decision was eventually overturned by the Federal Parliament, with the Lower House instead authorizing the incumbency of Khalif and the other lawmakers.[4]
References
- ^ a b "Somalia to usher in most diversed Parliament in History". Iftiimin. Retrieved 25 September 2017.
- ^ a b c d e f "Entrepreneurship - The Fashion Designer with a Big Dream". The Somalia Investor. 1 (4). October–December 2015. Retrieved 25 September 2017.
- ^ a b c "Four More MPs Elected to the Lower House in Baidoa". UN. Retrieved 25 September 2017.
- ^ "Judiciary set for supremacy war as House 'annuls' Court ruling over election of 8 MPs". Garsoor Online. Retrieved 25 September 2017.