She took action by joining a woman's group linked to a microfinance organization.

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That includes, for instance, evidence of Dr. Saleha Abedin's personal involvement with the International Islamic Committee on Woman and Child's affiliated organization, the International Islamic Council for Da'wah and Relief ( IICDR).

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Ophthalmic Women Leaders announced in 2012 that she had won the organization's Visionary Woman Award.

CNN: Her vision: Better, clearer sight