On November 7, 2002, KARAMAH hosted an evening reception for members of a delegation of women leaders from the Middle East. The Arab women were visiting the United States as part of a special and high profile project funded by the Department of State’s Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs (see Meridian International Center). A few of the women from this program spent their last evening in the U.S. at KARAMAH's headquaters in Washington, DC.

The guests included two women from Lebanon, one woman from Palestine, one woman from Algeria, and two women from Egypt. KARAMAH introduced the delegation to eight Muslim women lawyers and law students living in the U.S. The guests had an opportunity to get to know KARAMAH by interacting with our staff, board members, interns, and volunteers. Many of the guests expressed interest in KARAMAH's efforts and enthusiasm for building a lasting relationship with the organization.