Leena Anzar

Leena Anzar is a human rights activist and writer based in the United Arab Emirates. She has worked for several organizations, including the National Human Rights Society and the Women's Media Center. Anzar has written extensively on women's rights and social justice issues in the Middle East, including the case of Lubna Qabaja, who was sentenced to prison for wearing a veil in public. She has also reported on several high-profile cases of violence against women in the region. Anzar has received several awards for her work, including the International Women's Media Foundation's Courage in Journalism Award. She is also a regular contributor to various media outlets, providing analysis on politics and social issues in the Middle East.