Named after the ancient Pleiades star cluster revered by the Canaanites as a source of guidance, the Al-Thuraya Women’s Collective symbolizes feminine constellation and connection, guidance, and visibility. This collective seeks to unite expert Palestinian women in Palestine and in the diaspora in bringing about their expertise and working collectively towards the protection of Palestinian rights and for the Palestinian cause. This collective creates a dynamic forum exclusively for Palestinian women with strong expertise and experience advocating for Palestinian rights, and serves as a vibrant platform for connection, where women can exchange ideas, strategize legal and advocacy efforts, and collaboratively advance the Palestinian cause.
Through a variety of joint initiatives and projects, Al-Thuraya is more than a network, it is a deliberately created space of sisterhood and solidarity among Palestinian women, who are absent from the decision-making and public space, amplifying their voices and fostering their expertise and leadership across all borders.