Tunisian Women Break Employment Stereotypes
In search of better jobs, Tunisian women have started to study vocational subjects traditionally taken only by men.
For Syrian Refugees in Lebanon, Precarious Lives
Syrians who have fled the fighting in their homeland feel increasingly insecure in their host country, surveys from a Lebanese university show.
Pakistan-Educated Afghans: Refugees in Their Own Home
Raised by exile families in Pakistan, many young Afghans face hardships as they try to build lives in Afghanistan.
Foundation Gives Young Lebanese Designers a Boost
A Beirut social enterprise gives young designers mentoring, marketing, media and a prime downtown storefront.
Egyptian Vocational Education Largely Fails the Country’s Youth
Vocational education’s goal of giving young people practical skills that would make them desirable to employers isn’t working out in Egypt.
Being Barred From Studying Photojournalism Because of My Gender Didn’t Stop Me
A Palestinian student was barred from studying photojournalism due to her gender. Still, she did not stop to pursue her dream.
Zig-Zagging Government Policies Hurt Jordanian Vocational Education
Constantly changing government decisions have discouraged students from pursuing vocational and technical professions.
Vocational Education: A Neglected Solution in Gaza
Despite the opportunities that vocational education can provide to support Gaza’s deteriorating economy, many challenges still hinder it.
Youth NGO Offers Internships in UN-Linked Programs
Arab students can learn new skills working as volunteers on social projects in other countries.
Palestinian University Graduates Face Harsh Futures
To a greater extent than in any other Arab country, those who graduate from universities in Palestine struggle in the job market.
