Meriden School Presbyterian Ladies' College, Sydney James Cook University University of Sydney University of New South Wales University of Western Sydney
Occupation(s)
Principal, education consultant
Employer
Australian International Academy
Known for
Pioneer of Muslim education, School founder & Principal, Campaigner for racial tolerance, Political candidate
Term
1983–2006
Political party
Unity Party (2002) Australian Democrats (2007)
Board member of
Muslim Women's National Network Australia
Spouses
Siddiq Buckley
Baheej Adada
Children
6
Website
www.silmapol.blogspot.com
Silma Ihram (born Anne Frances Beaumont; c. 1954) is an Australian promoter of Muslim education in Western Sydney, founder and former school Principal of the 'Noor Al Houda Islamic College' in Sydney, and a campaigner for racial tolerance.
She was also the Australian Democrats candidate for the seat of Auburn in the 2007 state election, and the Democrats candidate for the Division of Reid in the 2007 federal election.[1]
Ihram is the author of two books, the producer of an educational video in Arabic,[2] and the subject of the documentary, Silma's School. She has been described as "Erin Brockovich in a hijab".[3]
^"Candidates for the 2007 Federal Election". NSW Division. Australian Democrats. 2005. Archived from the original on 22 October 2007. Retrieved 24 October 2007.
^Cite error: The named reference Silma was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
^"School of thought". TV Guide. The Age. 31 August 2006. Retrieved 26 September 2007.
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