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Zahira Kamal
Palestinian activist and politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Zahira Kamal is a Palestinian activist and politician of the Palestinian Democratic Union. From 2003 to 2006 she served as the Minister of Women Affairs in the Palestinian National Authority.[1] Zahira was the first female leader of a Palestinian political party.[2] She was detained for six years under town arrest, the longest time any woman has been held under town arrest.[3]
Quick Facts Minister of Women Affairs of Palestine, Personal details ...
Zahira Kamal | |
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![]() Zahira Kamal in 2010 | |
Minister of Women Affairs of Palestine | |
In office 2003–2006 | |
Personal details | |
Born | 1945 Wadi al-Joz, East Jerusalem, Mandatory Palestine |
Nationality | Palestinian |
Political party | Palestinian Democratic Union |
Alma mater | Ain Shams University, University of Jordan, University of Leicester |
Occupation | Activist, politician |
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