How the Fight Against ISIS has Strengthened the Middle East’s Feminist Movement
/Women's participation in the fight against ISIS has opened the door for improved gender equality across the Middle East.
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Women's participation in the fight against ISIS has opened the door for improved gender equality across the Middle East.
Read MoreDozens of project proposals were submitted for the first ever Doha Prize for Economic Innovation. Out of almost fifty applications from across the region, a group of twelve finalists were chosen to present their ideas and projects to a group of seven judges at the 9th Enriching the Middle East's Economic Future Conference. All twelve finalists showed outstanding commitment to addressing key social and economic problems within the MENA region, but five stood out for their depth of impact and the long-term sustainability of their projects.
Read MoreThe path to gender equality in Saudi Arabia is fraught with obstacles, but things are changing in the ultra-conservative Kingdom in recent years as new forms of activism are arising on the international and domestic level.
Read MoreSaudi Arabia is often criticized for its restrictions on women's rights, including a de facto ban on women from driving within the country. On October 26, 2013, in protest of this policy, many Saudi women are staging a day of action to change this red light to green. (Photo: Oct26driving.com)
Read MoreWith broader access to the internet and greater opportunity to be heard, women are using new platforms to voice their opinions on everything from women's rights and politics to art and culture.
Read MoreAn delve into both tradition and current statistics on honor killings.
Photo: Kate B. Harding
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