Event

Breaking Barriers & Building Futures for Women: A Palestinian Woman Footballer's Perspective

Event Date(s): 17/01/2026

Location: Management Lecture Theatre


The Department of Management Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences invites the campus community and wider public to attend an engaging lecture titled:

Breaking Barriers and Building Futures for Women in Sports: A Palestinian Woman Footballer’s Perspective

 

This lecture will be delivered by Honey Thaljieh, a globally recognised trailblazer in women’s football, former captain of the Palestinian national women’s football team, and an international advocate for equality, inclusion, and human rights through sport.

 

Event Details

·         Date: Saturday 17 January 2026

·         Time: 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

·         Venue: Management Lecture Theatre

·         Format: In-person

·         Cost: Free

 

Register in advance: https://bit.ly/UWISTA-Women-IN-Football

For more information, contact Ms. Calisia Gregoire: Calisia.Gregoire@uwi.edu or 748-9888

This event is FREE and open to PUBLIC

 

About the Speaker

Honey Thaljieh is a trailblazer in women’s football and a global advocate for empowerment and equality through sports. She co-founded women’s football in Palestine and served as the first captain of the Palestinian national football team. Breaking barriers in the Middle East, Honey became the first woman in the region to obtain a FIFA Master and to be employed by FIFA as Public Relations Manager.

Honey’s remarkable journey has made her a role model for women and girls across the Arab world and beyond, as she defied social and political obstacles to champion inclusion and diversity in sports. Recognised as a Champion for Peace by the prestigious organisation Peace and Sport, she also holds ambassadorial roles with Athletic Bilbao and pro-social sports initiatives like the Homeless World Cup.

As an international activist, motivational speaker, and community leader, Honey regularly speaks at global conferences, esteemed universities, and prestigious organisations. Her impactful talks include appearances at TEDx Zurich and TEDx Lausanne, where she shared her inspiring story of courage and determination.

Today, Honey continues to inspire as a global ambassador for the transformative power of sport. Her work advocates for a world where equality, inclusion, and human rights prevail, using sport as a platform to create hope, opportunities, and unity for marginalised communities worldwide.

 

 

Admission:FREE


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