Arab and Muslim Women's Research and Resource Institute

10/21/2026

Exciting news! We're thrilled to welcome Aida Ali as our New Treasurer. Aida brings extensive experience as an educator and a deep passion for cultural preservation and community engagement. Her work with AMWRRI has been instrumental in documenting women's oral histories and cultural heritage. As a Palestinian American, Aida is dedicated to amplifying the voices of Arab, Muslim, refugee, and migrant women. Join us in celebrating her commitment to honoring diverse narratives and making an impact!

10/15/2026

Research Spotlight | Centering Women's Experiences

Gender, disability, religion, ethnicity, and social expectations don't shape women's lives one at a time. They intersect.

A new 2026 article by Enaya H. Othman and Rawan H. Atari-Khan, published in the Journal of Middle East Women's Studies (Duke University Press), explores how these forces come together in the lives of American Muslim women living with disabilities and those caring for family members with disabilities.

Drawing on feminist and cultural perspectives, the study asks how gender, cultural expectations, religious identities, and social attitudes influence their experiences. These are questions AMWRRI's research continues to explore.

"Reflections of American Muslim Women with Disability and as Caretakers"

Read more link in bio: https://epublications.marquette.edu/arabic/21/

10/13/2026

Research Spotlight:
Have you heard about AMWRRI's Gendered Disabilities Project?
What challenges do Muslim women with disabilities and family caregivers face every day, and how do culture, faith, and access to resources shape their experiences?
In collaboration with the Muslim Women's Coalition and other community partners, our multi-year research used interviews, surveys, and community conversations to help reduce stigma and improve access to resources.
Read our published reports: https://lnkd.in/gzNRQpn9

10/06/2026

AMWRRI was proud to sponsor the Wisconsin Muslim Civic Foundation Second Annual Gala this past Friday.

We are thankful for the chance to support an organization doing so much for Muslims across Wisconsin. Everywhere we turned, there was someone to hug, catch up with, or meet for the first time.

The live art was the highlight for us. Live artists worked all night, and by the end we were looking at Palestinian culture set against the Milwaukee scenery we all know. It said a lot about how much our heritage adds to this city.

It also felt very close to what we do. AMWRRI records and preserves the stories of Arab and Muslim women, and Palestinian American history and heritage is a big part of that. Friday was a good reminder that our stories get told in many ways, and art is one of them.

09/27/2026

Welcome Amal Azzam!

We're excited to share that Amal Azzam has joined the AMWRRI Board of Directors!

Amal is an accomplished artist whose extensive body of work celebrates culture, identity, and the stories that connect us. Through her art, she has spent years honoring heritage, preserving memory, and giving voice to experiences that too often go unseen.

Her creative vision and deep love for our community align beautifully with AMWRRI's mission to research, preserve, and share the lives and contributions of Arab and Muslim women. We know her perspective as an artist will help us tell these stories in new and meaningful ways.

We're so grateful to have her with us and look forward to all we will accomplish together.

09/27/2026

Join AMWRRI’S Leadership Team!—
We are currently seeking to fill volunteer board officer positions for Treasurer and Secretary. See post for more details.

09/18/2026

Meet Kim Khaira — AMWRRI's newest Board Member!

Kim is a Milwaukee-based Malaysian artist, community organizer, and policy advocate with deep experience in refugee issues, gender-based policy, and community storytelling. She's the mind behind HOME, the refugee community-directed program she launched as Lynden Sculpture Garden's first community engagement specialist, and her art practice, Pulang Balik: I Am Going Home Too, reflects her commitment to community and heritage. She also serves on the board of the Community Center for Immigrants and the Black String Triage Ensemble.

We're thrilled to have her insight and heart join our mission. Welcome, Kim!

08/29/2026

Please welcome our newest board member — Amani Asad!

10/30/2025

Thank you, Klingler College of Arts & Sciences and Marquette Today, for the feature of our upcoming book launch and discussion: Crafting Marriages: Transforming Traditions across Generations in the Palestinian American. The event will take place Saturday, November 1st, from 7pm-9pm at the Islamic Resource Center (5235 S. 27th St., Greenfield, WI, 53221). The event is open to the public

The Arab and Muslim Women’s Research and Resource Institute and the Muslim Women’s Coalition will host a book discussion and signing with Dr. Enaya Othman.

10/27/2025

📚✨ Author Visit: Enaya Othman
Join us for a powerful evening exploring how Palestinian American women are transforming gender boundaries through marriage, culture, and identity.

🎤 Meet Dr. Enaya Hammad Othman, founder of AMWRRI and professor at Marquette University, as she discusses her groundbreaking book Crafting Marriages: Palestinian American Women Transforming Gender Boundaries.

📅 Saturday, November 1 | 7:00 PM
📍 Islamic Resource Center, Greenfield, WI
🎟️ Open to the public
📖 Get your copy at a special event discount!

Don’t miss this inspiring conversation on women, culture, and empowerment.

🔗 RSVP link in bio or online at mmwconline.org