on a powerful poem titled"Peace begins with me" whose message resonates globally - peace is both a collective and individual responsibility. The poem was voiced by the likes of actor Michael Douglas and Lebanese singer Nancy Ajram. Maryam narrates toMy name is Maryam Bukar Hassan, also known as Alhanislam. I was born 27 years ago in Nigeria. I am a poet and a force for change.
My beloved aunt, Safiya, was enduring unimaginable physical abuse from her husband. That memory of her suffering haunted me, my anger burning like wildfire within. But it did not stop there.What would the world be if all hope was lost?It is not hard to choose peace. peace is a pen writing in conviction, yet a pencilMy other aunt, Halima, had also suffered at the hands of her husband, who callously hurled her into a glass showcase, leaving her life hanging by a thread. It was a cycle.
Inspired by my mother's unwavering courage, I decided to lend my voice to the cause. As a young science student, poetry was uncharted territory for me. The video, titled"Violence Has No Religion," pierced the hearts of those who watched it, resonating with the masses who yearned for change.