A prominent politician and lawyer from a notable Jerusalem family who served his city under three occupiers
An unconquerable spirit with an unwavering commitment to serve
A beloved community leader who helped to internationalize the cause of Palestinians of African descent
A Palestinian woman who preserved the living memory of the Jerusalem she grew up in through her embroidery and her acclaimed autobiography, Jerusalem Memories
A fierce feminist Jerusalemite who devoted her life to advocating for women and supporting the national cause
A prolific novelist who was exiled from Jerusalem for almost two decades, yet says “Jerusalem is a part of me and I am part of Jerusalem.”
A committed Arab nationalist who founded the Arab Bank in Jerusalem in 1930 and led much of Palestine’s banking activity
An unconquerable spirit with an unwavering commitment to serve
A human rights and women’s rights activist whose organization has worked for decades to address gender-based violence in Jerusalem and beyond
An eloquent poet and Arabist whose verses inspired millions across the Arab world