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Gender Gap Report Finds MENA Region Lags in Leadership Roles for Women
The World Economic Forum’s latest report notes some gains for women, but says progress toward gender parity was set back…
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84 Million Youth Are at Risk of Missing Out on Education by 2030
Unesco warns that most countries will fail to achieve their targets under Sustainable Development Goal 4, to provide quality education…
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Learning to Earning: Forum Focuses on a Critical Transition for Youth
Four United Nations agencies recently convened a meeting in Jordan to discuss the skills young people need to transition from…
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Covid-19 School Closures Could Cost $17 Trillion in Lost Earnings, Report Says
Students hit by Covid-19 school closures face $17 trillion loss in lifetime earnings, says a new report from the World…
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Al-Fanar Media Updates The Arab World’s First Database of Internationally Accredited Universities
Al-Fanar Media has updated its database of internationally accredited universities and academic programs in the Arab world. This searchable tool…
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International Accreditation Is a Factor in Many Arab Students’ University Choices
When it comes to deciding where to enroll, many students say international accreditation matters, an informal poll by Al-Fanar Media…
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Al-Fanar Media Relaunches Its Scholarships Database for Arab Students
The searchable Scholarships resource saves students' time by listing only verified scholarship opportunities, with details on how to apply.
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Self-Censorship in Arab Higher Education: an Untold Problem
Arab professors routinely practice self-censorship, which limits academic discourse, a survey by Al-Fanar Media and Scholars at Risk found.
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Somalian and Sudanese Girls’ Lives Were Difficult Enough. They’re Getting Worse.
In Somalia, Sudan, and regions of Ethiopia that host refugees from those countries, girls face a harsh life that often…
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Floods, Locusts, and Covid-19: Somali Students and Universities Struggle
The novel coronavirus increased the burdens on students and universities in Somalia, where a wave of crises had already made…
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