About NAAWA

Who we are

NAAWA is a grassroots organization of Arab American women. It is the platform and powerful voice of Arab American women for causes and actions that strive to achieve social justice, protect human rights, civil liberties, and provide a welcoming environment for women and families to prosper and thrive.

Our Objectives

Advocate and support activism and leadership participation of Arab American women in developing and enacting public policies that protect individual rights and freedoms for all citizens.

Educate, empower, and inspire Arab American women to improve their local communities through volunteering, mentoring, and social outreach.

Uphold and promote the rich Arab culture and heritage, including art, music, literature, and language.

Stand firmly against all forms of discrimination: gender, racial, ethnic, religious, and all others.

Form coalitions and partnerships with other organizations that share similar principles.

NAAWA’s Board Members

Jihan Andoni

Ghada Mansour Barakat

Hiam Muhawi

Najat Arafat Khelil

Wahiba Derouaze

Ilham Nasser

Hiba Kassab

Alma Khoury Korkor

Samar Sakakini