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Suaad Allami

b. 1953

Iraqi women's rights activist

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About Suaad Allami

Born 1953. Suaad Allami is an Iraqi human rights defender.

Suaad Allami is a women's rights activist. Her mother encouraged her to have an education, although she herself was illiterate. Allami became a women's rights lawyer. She founded the NGO "Women for Progress" in 2007, and as of 2011 she directs the Women for Progress Center. "Women for Progress" provides many services including legislative advocacy, vocational training, domestic violence counseling, medical exams, literacy education, child care, and exercise opportunities.

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Important facts

Born
1953, Sadr City
Birth century
Nationality
Awards
International Women of Courage Award

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Suaad Allami's

Frequently asked questions

Who is Suaad Allami?

Iraqi women's rights activist

When was Suaad Allami born?

Suaad Allami was born in 1953 in Sadr City.

What is Suaad Allami's occupation?

Suaad Allami is a human rights defender.

What nationality is Suaad Allami?

Suaad Allami is Iraqi.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Suaad Allami

· Wikidata: Q17612067

· DBpedia: Suaad Allami

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