Find out where women around the world wield political power - and why it matters.
Find out where women around the world wield political power - and why it matters.
Tawakkol Karman
Tawakkol Karman is the founder of Women Journalists Without Chains, an organization promoting civil rights. In 2011, she was the first Arab woman to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her work to advance peaceful protests and women’s rights.
Tawakkol Karman is the founder and president of Women Journalists Without Chains, a Yemeni organization that promotes civil rights, particularly freedom of expression. In 2011, she was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of her work to advance peaceful protests and promote women’s rights in Yemen, becoming the first Yemeni, first Arab woman, and second Muslim woman to be awarded the prize.
