About Us
Doha International Family Institute
Doha International Family Institute (DIFI) is a global policy and advocacy Institute working to advance knowledge on Arab families and promote evidence-based policies at national, regional, and international levels.
DIFI is a member of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science, and Community Development (QF) and is an integral part of the Foundation’s efforts to foster healthy, educated societies underpinned by strong cohesive families in Qatar and the region. DIFI has a special consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).
Doha Declaration
Reaffirming that the family is the natural and fundamental group unit of society, as declared in article 16 (3) of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; Noting that 2004 marks the tenth anniversary of the United Nations 1994 International Year of the Family and that the Doha International Conference for the Family was welcomed by the United Nations General Assembly in its resolution 58/15 of 3 December 2003
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Vision
To become a global knowledge leader on issues facing the arab family through research, policy, and outreach.
Mission
To strengthen the Arab family through Research, Policy, Outreach and Advocacy at national, regional and international levels.
Meet our team
Dr. Sharifa Noaman Al Emadi
Executive Director
Shk. Johara M. Al-Thani
Director of Partnerships
DR. Khalid J. AL-Naama
Director of Advocacy and Outreach
Khasiba Al-Sulaiti
Director of Operations
Dr. Ahmed Mohammed Aref
Director of the Department of Family Research and Policies
Faruk Azad
Advocacy and Outreach Lead
Dana Al Kahlout
Planning and Content Manager
Deena S.Al-Kabbi
Senior Program Specialist
Fatima Y. Al-Motawaa
Research and Grant Specialist
Shaikha H. Al-Naemi
Research Program Coordinator
Dr. Hala A. Mohamed
Family Policy Manager
Ebtsam Ayoub
Family Policy Officer
Mashael Al Qattan
Partnership Specialist
Huda Al-Abid
Accountant
Ghazal Othman
Business Support Officer
Zahra Alhayki
Executive Assistant
