Souad Nawfal (also Suad Nofal; Arabic: سعاد نوفل) is a Syrian Muslim schoolteacher and activist who became known for her protests against Bashar al-Assad and the Islamic State (ISIS) in Syria.
"[3] Nawfal also worked in relief efforts, including selling handicrafts to raise money for displaced persons.
[7] She started the Jana Foundation, a small non-governmental organization, to support women and families with income and food after and during the ISIS occupation of Raqqa.
[5] In 2014, Nawfal received the Homo Homini Award from the Czech nongovernmental organization People in Need for her efforts in fighting for human rights.
[12] In her acceptance speech, she stressed that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad holds responsibility for the terrorism throughout Syria.