Umayma has been working on the subject of gender equality and justice for migrant women in Malta for more than 7 years. She received the 2022 Social Engagement Award from the Faculty for Social Wellbeing, Malta University, and was one of the Department of Gender and Sexualities nominees for the Dean's Award. She was also a U.S. Embassy nominee for the 2021 Department of State Women of Courage Award. She is a member of the expert group on the views of migration in the field of migration asylum and integration with the European Commission.
Umayma participated in the IVLP Project NGO Management, organized by the U.S. Department of State and Meridian International Center.
Umayma's exchange experience led to the development of her IVLP Impact Award Project: "IVLP was a unique opportunity to better understand U.S. federalism and civil society. It helped me develop my leadership skills, using new tips and techniques to improve the organizational culture and understand the importance of having a global network to grow our organization."
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