Amani Mustafa

Amani Mustafa is the Country Director for Women for Women International, Palestine. She is a Palestinian activist who has courageously confronted the entrenched social and cultural oppressions experienced by many Palestinian women. Educated at Bethlehem University, she holds degrees in English Literature and International Cooperation and Development.  

With a fervent belief in the empowerment of women to reclaim their rights, she embarked on a journey dedicated to fostering resilience and independence among her fellow Palestinian women. With an astute grasp of Middle Eastern politics, international relations, and humanitarian rights-based programming, Amani leverages her public speaking skills to advocate for the rights of Palestinian women on both national and international platforms.  

Armed with a profound understanding of the socio-political landscape, she began her career with a Palestinian NGO addressing women’s needs and worked tirelessly to uplift Bedouin Palestinian women in accessing essential services and basic necessities in the Southern Slopes of Hebron Governorate. Transitioning to International agencies, Amani has over 16 years of experience leading programs aimed at bolstering Palestinian women’s social power and economic autonomy across the West Bank and Gaza.