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Hibaaq Osman

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Founder & CEO

Karama

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Meet Hibaaq Osman

Honoring local knowledge and experience, global political strategist Hibaaq Osman conceives visionary approaches to issues of peace, human rights, and women’s rights. As the leader of three regional NGOs—Karama, the Global Dignity Fund, and the Think Tank for Arab Women—she amplifies and expands initiatives already being done from the ground up. Hibaaq is a member of the Expert Committee for CEDAW and the Expert Committee for Peace and Security at the League of Arab States and serves on boards for organizations such as Women Without Borders. Named one of the 500 most influential Muslims, Hibaaq has redefined activism and opportunity in the region, putting forth a new global agenda for women.

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"I believe that life is on loan and I believe that whatever strengths you have are for you to share and leverage to make a difference."

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