In this episode, Teresa Buczkowska and Valesca Lima talk to Thoiba Ahmed, a former independent local election candidate for Letterkenny in co. Donegal. Thoiba is the first Muslim woman to stand for local election to the Letterkenny Municipal District. Thoiba's work has been focusing on the promotion of social inclusion and peace-building work locally as she strives to bring a strong compassionate woman’s voice to her local community. In this chat, we talk about the benefits and challenges of running for office as an independent candidate, her experience as a Muslim woman wearing the hijab in public space, and what's next in the 2024 local elections. Enjoy!