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Honey Thaljieh
Champion for Peace
Peace and Sport
BIO
Honey Thaljieh, co-founder and first captain of the Palestinian women’s national football team, is a pioneer for women in sports across the Arab world. She was the first woman from the Middle East to earn a FIFA Master’s degree and to join FIFA, where she now leads the Public Relations. After injuries ended her athletic career, Honey leveraged her platform to empower youth, launching initiatives for thousands of Palestinian children in the West Bank and Gaza. Recognized as a Champion of Peace by Peace and Sport, she speaks globally for organizations like the United Nations and UNESCO.
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