In Tunisia, a Once-Banned Student Union Rises Again
The rebirth of an outlawed student union with Islamist leanings is a positive sign of rising democracy to some, a negative sign of religious conservatism to others.
In Tunisia, Academic “Families” Protect University Campuses
As police mostly stay off campus, networks of students and staff members have rallied to act as informal university security.
Calls for Arab Academic Freedom Echo Across the Atlantic
A U.S. meeting follows up on a Tunisian one, pointing out that academic freedom is vital not only for universities, but for countries as a whole.
Universities Caught in Tunisia’s Political Crisis
With the academic year soon to begin, university leaders are urging nonviolence as the country tries to find a way forward.
The Fight Against Sexual Harassment on Arab Campuses
Women and sympathetic men are organizing against those who sexually harass others in the academic setting.
Helping Women Hurdle Employment Barriers
Across the Arab region, a few programs focus on helping women get the skills and attitudes they need to find and hold a job.
