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Palestinian Laila Ajjawi uses street art as a tool to advocate for the rights of women and refugees. Her thought-provoking murals bring awareness to the importance of access to education and women’s representation in historically male-dominated sectors, sparking debate among both refugee and host communities across MENA.
Guest
Laila Ajjawi
Artist, Jordan
Moderator
Brooke Sherman
Program Associate
Middle East Program
The Wilson Center’s Middle East Program serves as a crucial resource for the policymaking community and beyond, providing analyses and research that helps inform US foreign policymaking, stimulates public debate, and expands knowledge about issues in the wider Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Read more
Middle East Women's Initiative
The Middle East Women's Initiative (MEWI) promotes the empowerment of women in the region through an open and inclusive dialogue with women leaders from the Middle East and continuous research. Read more
