QUICK FACTS
Date of Birth
Fasuta, Galilee, Palestine
Place of Birth
Why Featured?
Renowned for defending Palestinian political prisoners and promoting human rights under occupation.
BRIEF BIO
Sahar Francis is the General Director of Addameer Prisoner Support and Human Rights Association, a prominent Palestinian NGO that provides legal aid and advocacy for Palestinian political prisoners. With a law degree from the University of Haifa, Francis has dedicated her career to human rights, focusing on the political and civil rights of Palestinians under Israeli occupation.
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DATE
Monday, January 26, 2026
MAJOR MILESTONES
Key dates & turning points
Earned Law Degree (1990s): Graduated from the University of Haifa.
Joined Addameer (1998): Began working as a human rights lawyer.
Became Director of Addameer (2006): Appointed as the General Director of the organization.
Faced False Accusations (2002): Accused by Israeli authorities of helping a prisoner conceal information, highlighting her resilience in the face of oppression.
Advocated Internationally: Spoke before the European Parliament and other international bodies about the plight of Palestinian prisoners.
CONTRIBUTIONS
What they did, and why it matters
Legal Aid for Prisoners: Provided crucial legal support to Palestinian political prisoners, advocating for their rights and humane treatment...See More
Challenging Occupation: Actively opposed the Israeli occupation, working to expose human rights abuses and support Palestinian self-determination...See More
Public Awareness Campaigns: Raised international awareness about the conditions and treatment of Palestinian prisoners, drawing global attention to their plight.
Advocacy Against Terrorist Designation: Fought against the Israeli government’s designation of Addameer and other NGOs as terrorist organizations, emphasizing the importance of their human rights work.
Support for Grassroots Movements: Collaborated with international human rights organizations to bolster support for Palestinian civil society and human rights defenders.
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Last updated
Jan 26, 2026
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