Sara Khan

Sara Khan is an inspirational leader, activist, and writer whose unwavering commitment to counter-extremism and gender equality has positioned her as one of the most influential voices of her generation. Recognised by Vogue as ‘the woman taking on ISIS’, she has dedicated her career to empowering women—especially Muslim women—through her advocacy and leadership. Her work has been instrumental in shaping anti-extremism policies in the UK, earning her a position as a trusted government advisor. As a speaker, she is highly versatile, offering unique insights into the politics of counter-extremism, her own remarkable journey in activism, and the challenges and triumphs of being a woman in leadership.

As the CEO and co-founder of Inspire, Sara Khan has spent years working to protect young people from radicalisation while also advancing gender equality. Since founding the organisation in 2008, she has spearheaded initiatives within the education sector, training teachers and developing strategies to identify and combat extremist influences among students. Through educational programmes, videos, and workshops, she has amplified the dangers of extremist ideologies promoted by groups such as Boko Haram. Her relentless efforts have played a crucial role in preventing young people from being recruited by terrorist groups overseas and stopping extremist behaviours from taking root in the UK.

Coming from a Pakistani immigrant background, Sara Khan has always been passionate about human rights activism, particularly in empowering Muslim women. Before establishing Inspire, she led an Islamic youth organisation and held various advisory roles within the British Government. She has contributed her expertise to the Tackling Extremism and Radicalisation Working Group, the Department for Education’s Counter-Extremism Reference Group, and most notably served as the Lead Commissioner for the Commission for Countering Extremism. Her extensive contributions led to a Damehood in 2022, recognising her outstanding dedication to counter-extremism and social justice.

Sara Khan is an inspirational figure whose powerful message of resilience, leadership, and activism resonates with diverse audiences. Her wealth of experience makes her an excellent choice for events such as corporate engagements and team-building workshops, where she can inspire individuals to take proactive leadership roles and challenge harmful ideologies. As a keynote speaker, she is guaranteed to leave a lasting impact, offering invaluable lessons on leadership, empowerment, and perseverance. She is now available for hire through the Inspirational Leadership Speakers Agency.