Some board members
Basima Dawalibi
I am Syrian and have been living in the Netherlands since 2015.
I am the head of Dar Al-Yasmin, an organization dedicated to supporting newcomers and helping them build a stable and meaningful life in their new society.
I also teach Arabic to non-native speakers and serve as the president of the Arab Women’s Union in the Netherlands.
I love drawing as a form of creativity and expression, and I strongly value teamwork and collaboration in creating positive social impact.
Naiema Khalil
I am a Palestinian woman born in Syria. I studied a diploma in medical laboratory analysis and worked with UNRWA.
I currently live in the Netherlands, I hold Dutch citizenship, and I reside in the city of Nijmegen.
I participate in several activities, including being a member and secretary of the Arab Women’s Union in the Netherlands.
There are also other activities I am involved in, such as the Bandenkrachten organization.
I enjoy supporting activities, taking part in them, and cooperating with friends.
Dr. Reem Munir Al-Hajj Issa
Born in Riyadh, holds Dutch citizenship and is of Palestinian origin from Safed. She serves as Vice President of the Arab Women’s Union in the Netherlands, is a member of Artsen voor Gaza, a member of the Secretariat of the Palestinian National Movement, a member of the Palestinian European Initiative for National Action, Vice President of the Doctors’ Association, and a member of the “We Are All Gaza, We Are All Palestine” Network and of Palestinians in the Netherlands (Europe Branch).
Salma Rabata
BA in English Literature (Translation), Damascus University.
• Residing in the Netherlands.
• Diploma in International Public Relations; former member of the International Public Relations Association (IPRA).
• Public Relations Officer at the Arab Women’s Union – Netherlands.
• Experienced in managing projects, campaigns, and events with NGOs in Syria and the Netherlands.
• Focused on women’s empowerment and combating gender-based violence.
• Also experienced in youth development and implementing initiatives with sustainable social impact.
Amal Alsayegh
I have been living in the Netherlands since 2018. I studied Geography at Damascus University. I have experience working with several organizations, and I am also interested in sports. I enjoy walking and have previously worked as an aerobics trainer. Currently, I serve as the Head of the Organizing Committee at the Arab Women’s Union
Thanaa Alhassoni
Head of the Cultural Committee at the Arab Women’s Union / The Netherlands.
Graduate of Damascus University, Faculty of Business Administration, and holder of a diploma in Radio Media, in addition to a diploma in Social Work (Sociaal Werk) in the Netherlands.
I work at the Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers (COA) and at REF fm radio, which is dedicated to refugees. I have long experience in radio work, radio presenting, and voice-over, alongside my experience in community work and multicultural environments.
Through my work, I seek to employ culture and media to enhance dialogue and social integration.