Marnia Lazreg

Marnia Lazreg (January 10, 1941 – January 13, 2024) was an Algerian academic. Her work focused on women in the Muslim world, with a particular focus on Algeria.

Early life Lazreg was born in Mostaganem, and grew up in colonial Algeria, raised by her mother, a homemaker, and her father, a dry goods seller. Following the war, her family moved to Algiers, where she worked for the city's municipal administration.

From 1999 to 2000, Lazreg worked with the World Bank on programs which aimed to advance opportunities for women and girls.

Questioning the Veil (2009)

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