Nisaa FM:-  American-Palestinian model Gigi Hadid was named among Glamour's 2017 list of 'Women of the Year', an annual award show honoring extraordinary women. And the 22-year-old once again reminded the world of her Palestinian heritage. 

Hadid accepted the award and dedicated her speech to her parents, telling the world that her Palestinian father, Mohamad Hadid, was a refugee at one point. 

Gigi Hadid's father, Mohamad Hadid, is Palestinian. His family moved to Syria after fleeing Palestine when he was just 18 months old. 

They eventually resettled in Jordan, where he represented the country during the 1992 Olympics, before moving to the United States at 18 years of age. 

Despite his struggles, he worked very hard to "make his dreams come true," a characteristic that she carries with her every day in her career.

"To my amazing family whose spiritual and emotional support of me through my life has been my backbone ... my dad who was a refugee from Palestine," Hadid said during her speech before the audience broke into applause.

"I'm so grateful for the life that you gave me ... and that you always taught me your work ethic." 

Other women on the list include singer Solange Knowles, actress Nicole Kidman and Muzoon Almellehan, the first-ever United Nations Goodwill Ambassador with official refugee status.