Description: (Palestinian Politician Who Became the First Woman to Serve as the Mayor of Bethlehem)
Vera George Ghattas Baboun is a Palestinian politician known for being the first female mayor of Bethlehem. She has a master's degree in African-American literature and a background in education, having served as a high school principal and university lecturer. Baboun is involved in organizations focusing on family, children, and gender studies research. She is particularly interested in studying the impact of information technology on women's empowerment in the Arab world.