Thursday, April 23, 2026 (4:31 pm)
The OC Fair & Event Center Board of Directors proudly proclaim April as Arab American Heritage Month
Arab American Heritage Proclamation recipient Rima Nashashibi
The OC Fair & Event Center Board of Directors proudly proclaim April as Arab American Heritage Month. This special declaration was presented to Rima Nashashibi in recognition of her longstanding leadership and impactful advocacy on behalf of women and girls, both locally and globally. Nashashibi, Founder and President of Global Hope 365, has led efforts to combat child marriage, human trafficking, and gender-based violence across Orange County and beyond. Her work has resulted in the adoption of child marriage prevention resolutions in numerous jurisdictions and the establishment of collaborative coalitions and survivor-led initiatives.
The proclamation was presented by Director Dimetria Jackson and Director Natalie Rubalcava-Garcia, representing both the OC Fair Board of Directors and the 32nd District Agricultural Association.