Nuha Damag is the Head of Strategy and Project Management for Gender Equality at AWAM Foundation for Development and Culture, with a master’s degree in finance and a bachelor’s degree in International Business Management. She is a passionate advocate for human rights and has dedicated the past 12 years of her life advocating for peace, democracy and gender quality in the MENA region, specifically Yemen, and worked with various organizations to promote gender equality and political inclusion, prevent violence against women, and establish sustainable peace. Since 2010, she has volunteered and worked with AWAM and other civil society organizations, whether on a full-time or part-time basis, on causes concerning democracy, good governance, peacebuilding and human rights in general, especially causes concerning the strengthening and attainment of youth and women’s rights in areas of armed conflict in Yemen. Nuha was fortunate to be part of AWAMs team and engage in initiatives and projects with organizations such as UN Women, Oxfam, Friedrich Ebert and many others. Nuha is a firm believer that peace and gender equality are not mutually exclusive. Women’s issues have major ramifications in the political, economic and social spheres, causing a wide range of adversities. Accordingly, she is determined to use her influence to guarantee that women around the world are treated with dignity and given the opportunity to realize their fullest potential and have their efforts benefit their societies. 

Participant in: March 2023 Fellowship: Climate Change, Gender, and Conflict