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Honey Thaljieh
Peace and Sport
Champion for Peace
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 Corporate Communications. 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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