Women

Blog Post In an Emergency, Palestinian Jerusalemites Call Iman

She saw a need—inadequate emergency services for Palestinians—and in addressing it found her mission in life.

Photo Album The Artistic Oeuvre of Samia Halaby—Digital Art

When Samia Halaby purchased her new computer, it opened up an entirely new world of art creation.

Blog Post A Symbol of Palestinian Identity, Palestinian Heritage Museum Faces Difficulties Reopening

After facing various challenges, Jerusalem’s renowned Palestinian Heritage Museum is trying to reopen its doors.

Blog Post Emleson School: Championing Community through Education

This women-initiated community project evolved into a facility that nurtures children from nursery school through grade 8.

Bio Elizabeth Nasir

An educator and social worker who founded a school for destitute girls and was fondly recalled as the “patron of us poor people”

Blog Post The Young Women’s Christian Association of Jerusalem—A Haven for Life

A welcoming space for women of all ages in Sheikh Jarrah, cherished for more than a century.

Bio Zahira Kamal

Educator, warrior for women’s rights, founder of women’s organizations, and trailblazing political leader and activist

Bio Randa Siniora

A human rights and women’s rights activist whose organization has worked for decades to address gender-based violence in Jerusalem and beyond 

Photo Essay Women of Jerusalem: Celebrating International Women’s Day

The Palestinian Jerusalemite women you need to know about this International Women’s Day