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Mar 8, 2017 · In order to inspire more girls to join their local economies, Arab America has compiled a list of 30 Arab American women who have been influencing U.S. society for decades. Some light up America with their work; others are the first in their field; and some are unsung heroes.
- Empowering Quotes by Notable Arab Women
While women and girls are facing many forms of...
- Empowering Quotes by Notable Arab Women
Mar 9, 2024 · In the Arab region, we are fortunate to have an abundance of powerful women to look up to. From royalty to poets to savvy businesswomen, these are ladies who are breaking barriers and shaping society, unafraid to stand in their power; most importantly, they’re encouraging us to do the same.
- Quotes from Important Arab Figures and Arab Americans
- Quotes by Arab Writers
- Arabic Proverbs
- Final Thoughts
“We must stand together united in solidarity against the targeting, demonization, and vilification of any group of people.” – Linda Sarsour“The days, months, and years eventually reveal, like a Polaroid, a clear picture of how significant events and decisions ultimately shape our lives.” – Hoda Kotb” Keep the faith, don’t lose your perseverance and always trust your gut extinct.” – Paula Abdul“He who cannot support himself, cannot take his own decision.” – Gamal Abdel Nasser“To overcome my fear, I shackled myself with hope, its links heavier than any metal known to man.” – Laila Lalami“When we go deep enough or high enough, we meet. It is only on the surface that we differ and sometimes clash. True, we do not always find our way to the depth or the height, or we do not take the...“All great art allows us this: a glimpse across the limits of our self.” – Hisham Matar“You can tell whether a man is clever by his answers. You can tell whether a man is wise by his questions.” – Naguib MahfouzHe who digs a pit for his brother, falls into it.He who desires the top must sit up many nights.If speaking was of silver, then silence is of gold.Necessity is the mother of invention.According to history, some of the earliest instances of written language happened in areas that are now part of the Arabic world. Yet in the Western world there are not many well-known quotes from Arabic figures. The sayings on this list are a collection of quotes from both historical and modern-day Arab figures of notes. These phrases are an easy ...
Mar 27, 2019 · While women and girls are facing many forms of discrimination against them in the Arab world such as gender inequality; many Arab prominent figures are calling for encouraging, developing and empowering women in the Arab society.
- Nabawiyya Musa (Egypt: 1886 -1951) Musa is one of Egypt’s founding feminism icons. She was the first Egyptian woman to have a high school education. Musa, along with Huda Al-Shaarawy and Malak Hefni Nasif, is considered to be one of the founders of the Egyptian women’s rights movement.
- Nawal Elsaadawi (Egypt) Egypt’s Elsaadawi is famous for her timeless wisdom. She is one of the country’s modern literary icons in feminism.
- Joumana Haddad (Lebanon) Photo source: Wikimedia Commons. Haddad is an award-winning Lebanese poet, journalist and women rights activist. She is the founder of the Beirut-based cultural magazine Jasad (body).
- Zainab Salbi (Iraq) “Like life, peace begins with women. We are the first to forge lines of alliance and collaboration across conflict divides.” — Zainab Salbi.
Apr 22, 2019 · Nany notable Arab Americans have contributed to American society. In celebration of Arab American Heritage Month, meet 15 Arab Americans who've made our country great.
Apr 12, 2024 · In 2022 President Biden officially declared April as Arab American Heritage Month. While the federal designation of this month is relatively new, the presence of people with Arab heritage in the United States dates back centuries.
