Sara Al Husaini

Sara Al Husaini (1992) is a human rights activist, feminist, and English major from Helsinki. She was born to Iraqi refugees in Saudi Arabia and moved to Finland as a child. She has studied English philology at the University of Helsinki and has worked as an intern at the European Parliament. She is currently a board member in The Finnish Women’s Association Union and a member of the steering group for UN Women Finland. In 2021, Al Husaini was chosen as the Refugee Woman of the Year by the Finnish Refugee Council.

Her debut novel A Disobedient Girl (orig. Huono tyttö) is a deeply personal story of experiences for which there haven’t been words before. Al Husaini's writing delves into the human psyche, weaving a tale that unravels the threads of cultural expectations and the resilience of those who defy them. Through her storytelling, Al Husaini seeks to provoke thought, challenge stereotypes, and ignite conversations that lead to meaningful societal shifts.