Onjali Qatara Raúf MBE (born February 1981[1]) is a British author and the founder of the two NGOs: Making Herstory,[2] a woman's rights organisation tackling the abuse and trafficking of women and girls in the UK; and O's Refugee Aid Team, which raises awareness and funds to support refugee frontline aid organisations.

[14] Her second book The Star Outside My Window covered hope and resilience in the face of domestic violence through the innocent eyes of 10-year-old girl.

Inspired by the forgotten exploits of Wing Commander Tan Kay Hai, a decorated, Singaporean flying ace who flew with the Royal Air Force during the Second World War on at least 190 missions.

[27] Raúf was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2022 New Year Honours for services to literature and women's rights.

[28] In September 2023, Raúf signed an open letter from gender critical advocacy group Sex Matters urging UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak "to take urgent action to halt an escalating campaign of violence and intimidation against women in the name of 'trans rights' ".