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Manal Omar



Manal Omar

Manal has over fifteen years working in the field of women's rights, peacebuilding, humanitarian aid, and development. Manal is dedicated to creating a safe space for dialogue on current events in the Muslim and Arab world on identity, civil society, and women's rights. She is also the author of Barefoot in Baghdad. Follow her on twitter @manalomar and at manal-omar.com



ARTICLES BY MANAL OMAR


Hillary Clinton, a history of firsts

Hillary Clinton, a history of firsts

The first time I entered the White House was at the invitation of first lady Hillary Clinton in 1996. As a fresh college
| September 30th, 2016
Baltimore Protests: Muslims Must Say and Do the Right Thing

Baltimore Protests: Muslims Must Say and Do the Right Thing

Benjamin Franklin once stated, “Remember not only to say the right thing in the right place, but far more difficul
| April 30th, 2015
A Massacre That Threatens Our Home

A Massacre That Threatens Our Home

President Obama’s speech at the end of the White House Summit on Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) helped me reco
| February 20th, 2015
Where Does Iraq Stand in the Midst of the Arab Awakening?

Where Does Iraq Stand in the Midst of the Arab Awakening?

Like many others, I was glued to the television screen for the first months of 2011. It was clear that Mohamed Bouazizi
| June 17th, 2012
Notable Books: Barefoot in Baghdad

Notable Books: Barefoot in Baghdad

Chapter Ten THE NEGOTIATION CHIPS My six months on the ground had demonstrated what I had known by instinct. Iraqi women
| June 17th, 2012
What Iraqi Civil Society Can Teach Government

What Iraqi Civil Society Can Teach Government

When asked about the outlook of Iraq over the past seven years since the U.S.-led invasion, one leading Iraqi politician
| June 17th, 2012