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Born in 1942, Gaza City. long-term leader of Palestinian women’s movement.
BA in history from Damascus University. Joined Fatah in late 1950s, & was in 1965 a founding member of GUPW which she continued to take a leading role in. Served as head of the PLO’s soc welfare institute, the Families of Martyrs foundation, for many years. Member of PNC since 1974, PLO-EC since 1988, Fatah-CC since Aug89, & continuing independent member of the PLO-CC. Became PA minister for social affairs (and gaining responsibility for prisoner affairs in Jun 02), PLC member for Gaza city. Widow of Khalil al-Wazir.
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