Ayaan Hirsi Ali

Renowned Political Leader; Human Rights Activist & Best-selling Author

Travels From Travels From:
Stanford, CA, USA
Speaking Fee Speaking Fee:
REQUEST BOOKING INFORMATION

Ayaan Hirsi Ali Biography

Ayaan Hirsi Ali, the Founder of AHA Foundation, is a women’s rights activist, champion of free speech, and best-selling author. She is also known as someone who speaks truth to power.

Ali’s journey began in Somalia where, as a young girl, she was subjected to female genital mutilation (FGM). From very early on, she questioned the subjugation of women she saw all around her. While listening to a sermon on the many ways women should be obedient to their husbands, she couldn't resist asking: "Must our husbands obey us too?”

Ali’s journey led her to many places, but the watershed moment came when she fled to the Netherlands and claimed asylum to escape a forced marriage set up by her father to a cousin. Once there, she worked her way up from being a janitor to earning a Master’s degree in Political Science from Leiden University and serving as an elected member of the Dutch Parliament, where she campaigned to raise awareness of violence against women, including honor killings and FGM—practices that had followed her fellow immigrants to Holland. She embraced Western freedoms and ideals of liberty for women and unfettered free speech. In 2004, Ali gained international attention following the murder of Theo van Gogh. Van Gogh had directed a short film written by her, Submission, about the oppression of women under Islam. The assassin left a death threat for her attached to a knife stuck in Van Gogh's chest and she has lived under threat from Islamists ever since. This tragic event, and Ali’s life leading up to it, are all chronicled in her best-selling 2007 book, "Infidel".

Ali has shown great courage, risking her life to oppose the oppression she sees around her. But she has done more than just speak out. Ali has connected her life experiences and the attention she garnered to AHA Foundation, which she founded in 2007 to put her ideals into action. By creating AHA Foundation, she took action to preserve, protect, and promote Western values—this is the thread that has run through all her work to this day.

That is why AHA Foundation champions free speech, combats Islamism, seeks to protect women and girls from oppression, and more. As someone who has come under attack for standing up to Islamism and championing free speech and women’s rights, Ali knows all too well how precious and fragile Western freedoms and ideals are.

Ali eventually ended up in the U.S. where she was a Fellow at the Belfer Center’s Future of Diplomacy Project at Harvard University and a Resident Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute in Washington, D.C.

Today, she is a Research Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University. She writes frequently for outlets such as The Spectator World and UnHerd, hosts The Ayaan Hirsi Ali Podcast, and is on the Board of Advisers and a Founding Faculty Fellow at UATX (aka the University of Austin), where she taught her first class as part of a summer course in 2021.

She has written several books including a memoir, "Infidel" (2007), "Nomad: From Islam to America", a "Personal Journey through the Clash of Civilizations" (2010), "Heretic: Why Islam Needs a Reformation Now" (2015), "The Challenge of Dawa" (2017), and "Prey: Immigration, Islam, and the Erosion of Women’s Rights" (2021).

BOOK Ayaan Hirsi Ali

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/15/2024.

Ayaan Hirsi Ali Speaking Topics

  • A global symbol of freedom and human resistance in the face of the toughest of adversaries, Ayaan Hirsi Ali's fight for democracy, freedom and peace has been a shining example of dignity and bravery for the entire world. Her arguments for a democratic society are rooted in respect for human rights, equity and justice. Her willingness to speak out and her abandonment of the Muslim faith have made her a target for violence by Islamic extremists.

    Drawing from her extraordinary experiences, Hirsi Ali has transformed her personal journey into a riveting account that helps others live with courage. Through her political activism, published pieces and passionate perseverance, Hirsi Ali is reaching out to global citizens to challenge conformity, even at the price of backlash. Her inspiring message: Any of us can change the world by daring to ask questions -• out loud. Whether addressing corporations, congregations, or colleges, Hirsi Ali provides astute, practical guidance that individuals can take away and apply to their lives and does so with personality, energy and wit. As Western societies struggle to balance democratic ideals with ingrained immigrant traditions and cultures, no one else's message could be more timely or more significant.

    Sample Topics Include:

    Clash of Civilizations: Islam and the West

    Dealing with Diversity in the 21st Century

    Humble Beginnings: The Journey from Radical Islam to Modern Society Inspirational Leadership

    Discrimination or Diversity?

    Feminism: Refusing to be Silenced

    The Emancipation of Muslim Women: Fact or Fiction?

    Islam in Europe: The Challenges and Opportunities of an Increasing Immigrant Population

    Somalia Refugees and Assimilation in the US

Ayaan Hirsi Ali Videos

  • Ayaan Hirsi Ali on the rise of antisemitic incidents with Evelyn
  • The Special Case of Islamist Antisemitism
  • The Transformative Power of Women: An Evening with Ayaan Hirsi Ali
    On Tuesday, October 1, 2019 Pepperdine School of Public Policy hosted an evening conversation with renowned political leader, national security...

Ayaan Hirsi Ali Books

  • Heretic: Why Islam Needs a Reformation Now
    Heretic: Why Islam Needs a Reformation Now
  • Nomad: From Islam to America: A Personal Journey Through the Clash of Civilizations
    Nomad: From Islam to America: A Personal Journey Through the Clash of Civilizations
  • Nomad: From Islam To America: A Personal Journey Through The Clash Of Civilizations
    Nomad: From Islam To America: A Personal Journey Through The Clash Of Civilizations
  • The Caged Virgin: An Emancipation Proclamation for Women and Islam
    The Caged Virgin: An Emancipation Proclamation for Women and Islam
  • Infidel
    Infidel

Speaker Lists Featuring Ayaan Hirsi Ali

FAQs on booking Ayaan Hirsi Ali

  • How do I book Ayaan Hirsi Ali to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Ayaan Hirsi Ali for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Ayaan Hirsi Ali, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Ayaan Hirsi Ali or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Ayaan Hirsi Ali

    Speaking fees for Ayaan Hirsi Ali, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Ayaan Hirsi Ali are for live events and for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Ayaan Hirsi Ali, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Ayaan Hirsi Ali speak about?

  • Where does Ayaan Hirsi Ali travel from?

    Ayaan Hirsi Ali generally travels from Stanford, CA, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Ayaan Hirsi Ali’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Ayaan Hirsi Ali for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Ayaan Hirsi Ali for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Ayaan Hirsi Ali or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Ayaan Hirsi Ali is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as. The estimated speaking fee range to book Ayaan Hirsi Ali for your event is $50,000 - $100,000. Ayaan Hirsi Ali generally travels from Stanford, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Amy Goodman, Sir Richard Branson, Jimmy Wales, Moby and John Legend. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Ayaan Hirsi Ali for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Tell us about your event!

During normal business hours, we respond to most inquiries within 4 hours.

  • Customized Service

    Our agents find the right fit for your event

  • Unparalleled Database

    Full access to all speakers & celebrities

  • One Stop Shopping

    A reliable and unbiased point of contact

  • Logistics Management

    Your personal Logistics Manager who takes care of all event details

This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.

TOP