Amjad Shawa
Amjad Shawa | |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | 24 April 1971 (age 53) Gaza, Palestine |
| Children | Yasser, Yara, Sarah, Mohammed |
| Education | Al-Quds Open University, Al-Quds University |
| Occupation | Human rights activist, Journalist |
Amjad Shawa (born April 24, 1971) is a Palestinian humanitarian and human rights advocate. He is recognized for his involvement in civil society and sustainable development efforts in Palestine. Shawa currently serves as the Deputy Commissioner-General of the Independent Commission for Human Rights (Ombudsman Office) and as the General Director of the Palestinian Non-Governmental Organizations Network (PNGO) in Gaza.[1]
Early Life and Education
[edit]Shawa received a Diploma in Teaching for Hearing-Impaired Individuals in 1991 and obtained a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Al-Quds Open University in 1995.[2] He also holds a Master's degree in American Studies from Al-Quds University (2008).[3][4] He has worked as a trainer in media, advocacy, and conflict transformation, training human rights workers and NGOs in Palestine and abroad.[5]
Professional Career
[edit]Shawa began his career as a teacher for hearing-impaired individuals and later worked as a public relations coordinator at the Our Children for the Deaf Association from 1992 to 1996. He became a freelance journalist with the Jordanian News Agency in 1996 and was appointed Director of PNGO in 1999, overseeing over 140 NGOs in various sectors.[6]
In 2007, he coordinated an international campaign to lift the siege on Gaza, advocating for an end to the blockade and promoting international support for Palestinian issues.[7] In 2023, he was appointed Deputy Commissioner-General of the Independent Commission for Human Rights (Ombudsman Office) in Palestine.[8]
Between 1998 and 2002, he was a coordinator for a Palestinian group affiliated with Amnesty International and served on a committee for the care of Palestinian children with disabilities from 1996 to 1998. He has also been the Deputy Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the Our Children for the Deaf Association since 2017.[9][10]
Shawa has authored reports and publications on the humanitarian situation in Gaza, particularly regarding the impacts of the Israeli blockade. His work has appeared in various international outlets, including Monte Carlo Agency, Al-Dustour, and Youm7.[11]
Additional References
[edit]NEAR. "STANDING STRONG IN GAZA: Local Leaders Offer Hope". February 9, 2024. link Abd al-Salam, Ahmed. "Exclusive: As Armed Men Surround Trucks, Gazans Blame Israel, Hamas for Humanitarian Aid Crisis". The Media Line. March 11, 2024. link "PNGO holds a conference on possible sustainable solutions for consequences of overpopulation on various sectors". PNGO Portal. November 16, 2022. link "Israel's siege now blocks 83% of food aid reaching Gaza, new data reveals". NRC. link "Smile of Hope: The new camp giving urgent aid to disabled Gazans". The New Arab. link
References
[edit]- ^ "Amjad Shawa: Egypt's significant role in bringing humanitarian aid to Gaza". Al-Osboa (in Arabic). 2023-10-16. Archived from the original on 2024-09-17. Retrieved 2024-09-17.
- ^ "Bachelor's Program in Business Administration". Al-Quds Open University. Retrieved 2024-11-30.
- ^ "American Studies Master's Program at Al-Quds University". Al-Quds University. Retrieved 2024-11-30.
- ^ "Diploma in Teaching for Hearing-Impaired Individuals". Al-Quds Open University. Retrieved 2024-11-30.
- ^ "Amjad Shawa: Details of the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza". Al-Osboa. 2024-09-17. Retrieved 2024-09-17.
- ^ "Palestinian NGOs Network". PNGO. Retrieved 2024-12-01.
- ^ "International Campaign to Lift the Siege". Archived from the original on 2013-02-22. Retrieved 2024-12-01.
- ^ "Independent Commission for Human Rights". Archived from the original on 2015-05-31. Retrieved 2024-12-01.
- ^ "Amnesty International". Archived from the original on 2024-02-24. Retrieved 2024-12-01.
- ^ "Palestinian NGOs Network - PNGO". Palestinian NGOs Network (in Arabic). Archived from the original on 2024-09-17. Retrieved 2024-09-17.
- ^ "Amjad Shawa: Egypt's significant role in bringing humanitarian aid to Gaza". Al-Osboa (in Arabic). 2023-10-16. Archived from the original on 2024-09-17. Retrieved 2024-09-17.
Amjad Shawa
[edit]The original article, أمجد الشوا, is in Arabic.
