Al Waref Figure of the Month

Al Waref Institute recognizes Poet Sherko Bekas as the Figure of the Month for March for  pioneering the modern Kurdish Poetry. Since 1987, Sherko Bekas' poetry has been published in the Kurdish original under the title "Sherko Bekas' Diwan".

Al Waref Figure of the Month
by Jennifer Young, Al Waref Senior Editor

Al Waref Institute rejoices in the many contributions of artist, poet, statesman, businessman, and Ambassador Samir Shakir Mahmood Sumaida’ie, and recognizes him as the Figure of the Month for February.

Al Waref Exclusive
By Jennifer Young
Al Waref recognizes May Rihani as the Figure of the Month for January because ‎of her many contributions in the areas of educational and economic ‎development, women’s rights and equity, and community building. Her work on ‎the ground, research in the field, and written documentation and analysis of ‎policy have made Ms Rihani a leader in civil society, working for change and inspiring action in others.

Al Waref Exclusive
By Jennifer Young - Al Waref Senior Editor

The Al Waref Institute recognizes the many contributions of writer, journalist, mother, and activist Wajeha Al-Huwaider and honors her as the Figure of the Month for December 2009.

Al Waref Exclusive
By Yvonne R. Davis
Al Waref’s Figure of the Month is a man whose life experiences during his childhood - loss and struggle shaped him into a leader who literally touches the lives of over 100,000 people in his community on an annual basis through a medical health clinic practice and youth outreach.

By Marah Bukai
Al Waref Exclussive
The Emirati businesswoman Mrs. Raja Al Gurg, has been selected by Al Waref Institute for Humanitarian Studies in Washington, as the Figure of the Month of September. Mrs. Al Gurg was recognized  by the Forbes International Magazine as the 4th most powerful woman among 50 Strongest Arab Business Women in 2006 (a quantum jump from the 36th position in the year 2004).

Shirin Ebadi has been selected by Al Waref Institute as the Figure of the Month of July .Shirin Abadi is the first Iranian to win the Nobel Peace Prize for her work in the area of human rights.