This series examines the lives of internationally known and
admired women of the Arab World who, having married men of great political power,
went beyond traditionally assumed roles to make significant contributions to their societies.
A Lecture with Mrs. Anwar Sadat - April 17, 2006
Mrs. Jehan Sadat Ph.D., a pioneer for women’s rights in Egypt, is the wife of former Egyptian President Anwar Sadat. Her curent position is Senior Fellow, Anwar Sadat Chair for Peace & Development at the
University of Maryland and she is author of “A Woman of Egypt”. Learn More
A Conversation with HM Queen Noor of Jordan - April 4, 2005
Queen Noor, a prominent and highly-respected public figure, has sponsored a wide-range of activities in Jordan and throughout the world that address humanitarian and development issues. Born in the United States to an Arab-American family, she is the widow of the late King Hussein, the mother of four and the author of "Leap of Faith: Memoirs of an Unexpected Life". Learn More
The Life & Contributions of the Late Queen Effat - October 9, , 2003
One of the highest priorities for HRH Queen Effat Al-Thunayaan, wife of the late King Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, was the education of Saudi girls. Among many other accomplishments, in 1955 she opened the first girls’ high school in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.. Learn More
