A recent article published in The Guardian by Mary Lawlor, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders, sheds light on the extraordinary challenges faced by human rights defenders in Gaza. Among…
In a recognition that reflects years of dedicated leadership, Amal Syam, Director General of the Women's Affairs Center in Gaza, has been awarded the Kirsten Borger Poulsen Humanitarian Award for 2026, presented by…
Gaza – Palestine
Amal Syam, Director General of the Women’s Affairs Center (WAC), participated in an event organized by Trócaire as part of the Northern Ireland Human Rights Festival (NIHRF), where she spoke…
Gaza – Palestine
Ms. Amal Syam, Director General of the Women’s Affairs Center (WAC) in Gaza, was honored during the 9th International Human Rights Festival held in Rabat, Morocco, in 2021, in recognition…
Gaza – Palestine
Amal Syam, Director General of the Women’s Affairs Center (WAC), delivered the opening remarks at the 17th Nisa’una Women’s Products Exhibition, reaffirming her pride in the achievements, creativity, and resilience…
Amal Syam: Palestinian Women Are a Symbol of Strength and Resilience
On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Amal Syam, Director General of the Women’s Affairs Center (WAC), paid tribute to Palestinian women…
Gaza – Palestine
Amal Syam, Director General of the Women’s Affairs Center (WAC) in Gaza, participated as a speaker in a webinar organized following the launch of Oxfam’s briefing paper, “Arming Injustice with…
Amal Syam, Director General of the Women’s Affairs Center (WAC) in Gaza, participated as a key speaker in an international webinar organized following the launch of Oxfam’s briefing paper, “Arming Injustice with Impunity,”…
A Journey of Empowering Gaza’s Women
In a prominent global report published by the prestigious Spanish newspaper EL PAÍS, Palestinian feminist and human rights activist Ms. Amal Syam, Director of the Women’s Affairs…
Gaza – Palestine
Amal Syam, Director General of the Women’s Affairs Center in Gaza, participated in a high-level webinar organized by ActionAid Palestine in partnership with Alianza por la Solidaridad, focusing on Women,…