Our Champion for Peace
Honey THALJIEH
Football
Palestine
I grew up in a war zone. Sport gave me a window to the outside world. It helped me retain hope for the future. I realized that I wasn’t alone and that there were many of us looking for peace.
Biography / Awards
Founder and first Captain of the first all-female national football team in Palestine, Honey is a real pioneer. As Corporate Communications Manager for FIFA she works on a daily basis to promote her sport as a tool for diversity and for peace. Captain of the Palestine national team.