Asma Khader Sisterhood Is Global Institute- Jordan Amman, Jordan Lawyer and Human Rights Activist

Asma has spent her career as a lawyer advocating on behalf of women, especially combating violence against women and organizing for women’s legal literacy. She was elected to the Permanent Arab Court as Counsel on Violence Against Women in 1996 and has served as judge and chairperson for many judicial bodies. Working with victims of honor crimes, she realized “that I could not be an effective lawyer if I did not do my best to change laws that cover up and even sanction crimes against women”. As a lawyer and human rights activist, Asma has become one of the leaders in a campaign to end honor crimes. She is the General Coordinator of Sisterhood is Global Institute - Jordan and Secretary General of the Jordanian National Commission for Women.