Draft:Dr Fauziah Hasan
Fauziah Mohd Hasan | |
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| د. فوزية محمد حسن | |
| Born | c. 1957 Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia |
| Nationality | Malaysian |
| Occupation(s) | Obstetrician‑gynaecologist, humanitarian activist |
| Years active | 1982–present |
| Spouse | Prof. Dr. Alauddin Mohd Ali |
| Children | 3 |
Dr. Fauziah Mohd Hasan (born c. 1957) is a Malaysian obstetrician‑gynaecologist and humanitarian activist known for her international medical relief work in conflict zones. A graduate of the University of Tasmania and Fellow of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, she gained prominence as the sole Malaysian aboard the Women’s Boat to Gaza mission in 2016, and continues advocacy for women and children in crises.
Early life and education
[edit]Fauziah was born in 1957 in Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia, into a Chinese-Muslim family descended from Chinese migrants to Malaya. She received her MBBS from the University of Tasmania in 1982 and was awarded Fellowship of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (FRCOG) in 2003.^“Profile at Freedom Flotilla Coalition”^“IMAM ASC 2024 - bio”
Medical career
[edit]Dr. Fauziah has served as a consultant obstetrician‑gynaecologist at KPJ Ampang Puteri Specialist Hospital in Kuala Lumpur since 1997, with over 40 years of experience in clinical practice.^“IMAM ASC 2024 - bio”
Humanitarian work
[edit]She began international medical missions in 1999 in Kosovo. Subsequently, she travelled to Maluku, Aceh after the 2004 tsunami, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Syria, Bangladesh (Cox’s Bazar) and Gaza (2012, 2014, 2016, 2024).^“IMAM ASC 2024 - bio”^“Freedom Flotilla profile”
Between 2000 and 2006, she served as Treasurer of MERCY Malaysia. Since 2015, she has been a member of the Board of Trustees of MyCARE, and an advisor to Rose2Rose (a MyCARE affiliate) since 2011.^“IMAM ASC 2024”
In 2010, she became Vice Chairperson of **Aqsa Syarif**, an NGO advocating for Palestine.
Women's Boat to Gaza
[edit]In September 2016, Dr. Fauziah was the only Malaysian representative aboard the *Zaytouna‑Oliva* as part of the Women's Boat to Gaza mission organized by the Freedom Flotilla Coalition. The boat was intercepted by the Israeli navy 35 nautical miles from Gaza; its 13 passengers were detained at Ashdod Port and released after about 22 hours.^“Dr Fauziah returns home after Israeli detention”^“Women's Boat to Gaza: Dr Fauziah arrives home safely”^“Boat stopped by Israeli forces”
Awards and honours
[edit]- 2016: **Khaulah Al Azwar** (“Iron Angel”) award from the Terengganu state government.^“Dr Fauziah receives Terengganu’s ‘Iron Angel’ award”
- 2017: **Islamic NGO Leader Award (Ladies Category)**.^“Freedom Flotilla profile”
- 2024: **Global Leaders of Women (GLOW) Humanitarian Icon**; and an olive tree planted in her honour in the West Bank.^“IMAM ASC 2024 - bio”
Recent activities
[edit]In April 2024, Dr Fauziah joined another Freedom Flotilla expedition aiming to breach the Gaza naval blockade.^“IMAM ASC 2024 - bio” She continues to deliver lectures on women in crisis zones and promotes empowerment through Rose2Rose centres in Gaza, Syria, Turkey, and Malaysia.^“Freedom Flotilla profile”
Personal life
[edit]She is married to Professor Dr. Alauddin Mohd Ali and they have three children.
References
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External links
[edit]- [Profile at Freedom Flotilla Coalition] – includes missions and recognitions
- [IMAM ASC 2024 speaker biography] – details her humanitarian and professional roles