The Mossawa Center, in partnership with Na'amat Southern Triangle, held the second meeting of the Arab Women Leaders Network in the Southern Triangle, bringing together women leaders and community activists as part of the ongoing efforts to strengthen the participation of Arab women in decision-making and public life.

The meeting opened with a presentation on the project's progress and key milestones, including the leadership training sessions, the professional visit to the Knesset, and the development of a policy paper that puts forward practical recommendations to strengthen the representation of Arab women in local government.

The policy paper emphasizes that increasing women's participation requires more than symbolic inclusion on electoral lists. Among its central recommendations is ensuring that women are placed in the first and second positions on electoral lists, creating genuine opportunities for election and meaningful participation in decision-making.

The meeting also hosted MK Aida Touma-Sliman, who shared her experience in public and parliamentary life. She stressed that effective leadership is built through sustained community engagement, collective action, and strategic partnerships, emphasizing that political influence begins long before reaching elected office.

Participants discussed ways to transform community initiatives and policy recommendations into effective advocacy tools capable of influencing public policy and advancing long-term structural change. The discussion also highlighted the importance of strengthening networks among women leaders and supporting their active engagement in local decision-making processes.

The Arab Women Leaders Network is implemented by the Mossawa Center in partnership with Na'amat Southern Triangle as part of its broader efforts to promote the meaningful participation of Arab women in public life and decision-making, while equipping participants with the knowledge, skills, and networks needed to lead change within their communities.