# Issam Abdulhadi

_Palestinian women's rights activist (1928–2013)_

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Last updated: 2026-11-03

> Issam Abdulhadi was an award-winning Palestinian women’s rights activist. She was elected as the President of the General Union of Palestinian Women in July 1965.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 1928 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q55614680#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Nablus ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q55614680#P19))
- **Died:** 9 August 2013 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q55614680#P570))
- **Place of death:** Amman ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q55614680#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Palestine ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q55614680#P27))
- **Occupation:** activist ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q55614680#P106))
- **Positions held:** president ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q55614680#P39))
- **Awards:** Ibn Rushd Prize for Freedom of Thought ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q55614680#P166))

## Questions

**When was Issam Abdulhadi born?**  
Issam Abdulhadi was born on 1928 in Nablus.

**What positions has Issam Abdulhadi held?**  
Positions held by Issam Abdulhadi include: president.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Issam Abdulhadi](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Issam_Abdulhadi) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q55614680](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q55614680) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)

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"Issam Abdulhadi". DigiNepal. Last updated 3 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/issam-abdulhadi. Retrieved 9 November 2026.