Karamah: Muslim Women Lawyers for Human Rights

Karamah is a charitable, educational organization that focuses on the domestic and global issues of human rights for Muslim women. Founded upon the ideal that education, dialogue and action can counter the dangerous and destructive effects of ignorance, silence and prejudice, Karamah is committed to leading the effort to empower Muslim women to contribute and participate in their communities through legal education, leadership development, and an enhanced understanding of Islamic law. Karamah seeks to develop a comprehensive, just, and thoughtful Islamic jurisprudence, that takes into account the current concerns of Muslim women worldwide. It’s work includes:

Dr. Azizah al-Hibri

• Law and Leadership Program, an educational project designed to build confidence, leadership skills and proficiency in Islamic law among Muslim girls and women so that they can become forces of positive change in their communities;
• Family Law Division, which uniquely supports Muslim women’s rights by providing solutions from both an Islamic law-based and American legal perspective; and
• Muslim Women Jurists and Leaders, which contribute articles, research and an exchange of ideas and views that identify and address key concerns facing the global Muslim community by developing gender-equitable Islamic jurisprudence.

As stated by Dr. Azizah al-Hibri, the founder and Chairwomen of the Board of Directors of Karamah:

“The El-Hibri Charitable Foundation was the earliest supporter of Karamah. It continues to be a major supporter in our multifaceted efforts to empower Muslim women and girls within their own spiritual and cultural contexts. Karamah has effectively promoted the legal and religious rights of Muslim women in the U.S. and around the world by utilizing its expertise in research, education, and legal advocacy. The El-Hibri Charitable Foundation has provided critical support to Karamah in its effort to accelerate the day when everyone will enjoy humanity’s God-given right to dignity, liberty, and justice.”

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