Figure of the month

Dr. Nawal El Saadawi – A Voice That Cannot Be Silenced

Sunday, 15 August 2010 14:47

Al Waref Figure of the Month
By Alissa Orlando
The Al-Waref Institute recognizes Dr. Nawal El Saadawi as the Figure of the Month for August. Despite political prosecution, Saadawi has been a strong voice for political reform and women’s rights. Her writings continue to inspire the international community to fight for an end to aggression against women.

Fatema Mernissi: Beyond the Veil of Cross-Cultural Misconceptions

Al Waref Figure of the Month
By Alissa Orlando

The Al-Waref Institute recognizes Fatema Mernissi as the Figure of the Month for July. This Moroccan feminist writer reconciles traditional Islam with progressive feminism. Her pioneering vision of civil society has inspired others in the Muslim and Western worlds to reexamine their values and perspectives.

Figure of the Month: Hazem Saghieh, In Defense of Peace

Al Waref Figure of the Month
By Alissa Orlando
Al Waref Institute recognizes Lebanese editor and journalist Hazem Saghieh as the Figure of the Month for June for seeking peace while staying loyal to Arab claims and identity.

Figure of the Month: Zaha Hadid: Designing a Bridge between Cultures

Al Waref Figure of the Month
by Alissa Orlando

The Al-Waref Institute recognizes Zaha Hadid as the Figure of the Month for May. The first woman to win the Pritzker Architecture Prize, this Iraqi-born British architect is redefining architecture with her radical deconstructivist designs.

Figure of the Month: Melanne Verveer, World Mobilizer for Women

By Diacorda Amosapa

Melanne Verveer has been selected by Al Waref Institute as the Figure of the Month of April. Currently serving as U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women's Issues, Verveer has over her lifetime marshalled people, institutions and resources to transform the lives of women and children worldwide.

Figure of the Month: Kurdish Poet Sherko Bekas, The Flower of Freedom

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".

Ambassador Samir Sumaida’ie: The Dedication to Beauty

Saturday, 30 January 2010 05:29

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.

May Rihani: A World with More Justice!

Friday, 01 January 2010 18:35

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.

Wajeha Al-Huwaider: A Brave Heart!

Friday, 27 November 2009 07:40

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.

Figure of the Month: Saeed Al-Khabaz, A Man with a Mission

Saturday, 31 October 2009 01:41

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.

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