Maha Krayem Abdo OAM is a passionate advocate for social justice and serves as the CEO of Muslim Women Australia (MWA). Under Maha’s leadership, MWA provides advocacy, policy advice, community development and domestic violence support for women and children for women from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds.
Maha knows the migrant experience firsthand having moved from Lebanon to Australia with her family in the 1960s. Maha’s work has helped provide new arrivals and other women with safety and assurance. She also works at a local, national and international level to advise governments on policy, services and strategies for Muslim and non-Muslim women.
A trained social worker, Maha’s contributions to human rights, equality and community cohesion have been recognised through numerous awards.