Safiya al Bahlani Omani Artist and Disability Rights Activist

Image Source: About Her

In this photograph, Safiya is seen creating art, exemplifying her dedication and passion despite physical challenges. Born with multiple physical disabilities, including short forearms and a deformed knee, she was adopted at age three by Sabah al Bahlani, a single mother and health educator. Through intense speech therapy and surgeries, Safiya overcame her challenges, excelling in the arts. She held her first solo art exhibit in Jordan and continues to inspire as an artist, graphic designer, and motivational speaker, advocating for disability rights.