Maryam Bukar Hassan, known as Alhanislam, is an internationally recognized performance poet, author, and storytelling consultant. She holds the distinction of being the first-ever UN Global Peace Advocate and serves as a campaign strategist, leveraging storytelling to influence policy, peace, and public consciousness. Her work includes leading the Creative Cultural Revival, a pan-African initiative by young African women that repurposes cultural elements to address societal challenges.