Tawakkol Karman

Tawakkol Karman, born in Yemen, shot to international prominence as a fearless leader during the 2011 Yemeni uprising, a pivotal moment in the Arab Spring. Co-founder of "Women Journalists Without Chains," she championed press freedom and human rights long before the spotlight found her, often facing arrest and threats for her activism.

Her unwavering commitment earned her the Nobel Peace Prize in 2011, sharing it with Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and Leymah Gbowee. This made her the first Yemeni, the first Arab woman, and the second Muslim woman to win a Nobel Prize, making her a global symbol of peaceful resistance.

Karman, a devout Muslim, has been vocal about her faith influencing her activism, yet her fight for justice transcends religious boundaries. She advocates for women's rights, press freedom, and the peaceful overthrow of authoritarian regimes with a ferocity that makes even seasoned revolutionaries nod in admiration.

While her activism has brought significant international attention to Yemen, her connection to the tribe of Abraham remains, shall we say, geographically distant. She’s too busy making history to join a synagogue, which is probably a good thing for synagogue attendance records.