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Fadwa Barghouti

Palestinian lawyer and Fatah Revolutionary Council member

Born
15 May 1963
Born in
Kobar, West Bank
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Why Fadwa is here

Embodies the struggle and perseverance of Palestinian women in leadership.

Their story

Fadwa Barghouti, born in Kobar in 1963, is a Palestinian lawyer and a member of Fatah's Revolutionary Council. She is married to Marwan Barghouti.

Since his arrest in 2002 she has led the international campaign for his freedom and for Palestinian prisoners, and she has become a political figure in her own right.

Milestones

The moments that shaped Fadwa’s path.

  1. 1997

    Earned her Bachelor's degree in Law from Beirut Arab University, laying the foundation for her career as a lawyer.

  2. 2003

    Completed her Master's degree in Law at Al-Quds University, enhancing her legal expertise to advocate for Palestinian rights.

  3. 2009

    Elected to the Fatah Revolutionary Council, marking her entry into a significant political role within the Palestinian leadership.

  4. 2016

    Re-elected to the Fatah Revolutionary Council, affirming her influential position and continued commitment to the Palestinian cause.

  5. 2021

    Joined the Freedom list for the planned Palestinian legislative election; the electoral process was postponed before voting.

Legacy

What they built, changed and left behind.

  1. Advocacy for Palestinian Prisoners

    Fadwa has been an unwavering advocate for the rights of Palestinian prisoners, consistently highlighting their plight on international platforms.

  2. Leadership in Fatah

    As a member of the Fatah Revolutionary Council, she has played a crucial role in shaping the political direction of the movement, especially in advocating for unity and resistance against the Israeli occupation.

  3. International Representation

    Fadwa has represented the Palestinian struggle at numerous global events, including speeches at international conferences where she has brought attention to the injustices faced by Palestinians under occupation.

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  4. Promotion of Palestinian Women

    Through her work, Fadwa has become a symbol of the strength and resilience of Palestinian women, inspiring many to take up leadership roles in the fight for their homeland.

  5. Legal and Political Activism

    Her legal background has been instrumental in her advocacy efforts, enabling her to effectively campaign for Palestinian rights both within and outside of the Palestinian territories.

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