Emily Bisharat | |
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Died | 2004 |
Nationality | Jordanian |
Occupation(s) | Lawyer, activist |
Known for | Being the first female lawyer in Jordan |
Emily Bisharat (died 2004) was a Jordanian lawyer, political activist and philanthropist, known for being the first female lawyer in the Kingdom of Jordan. She established the Arab Women's Union in the 1950s, fought for women's suffrage in Jordan, and was active in international discussions of Palestinian rights. She founded the Arab Women's Federation.