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Project Aims to Help Women Attain Key Positions in Higher Education
Nine universities in the Mediterranean region have joined an international project that aims to transform the governance of higher education…
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Women Still Underrepresented in Climate Negotiations, Analysis Finds
Women have made small, inconsistent gains in participation in climate-change summits and negotiating sessions, an Al-Fanar Media analysis finds.
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No Gender Gap in Education in Middle East, London Conference Hears
Speaking at a forum in London, Maryam Sani, a chemist who worked in education in Saudi Arabia for nearly 30…
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Why Not Enough Women Head Moroccan Universities and Higher-Education Institutions
Some female heads of Moroccan universities and higher-education institutions tell Al-Fanar Media why they think their numbers are still too…
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Workshop Explores Arab Women’s Writing from a Wider Scope
Scholars at a recent workshop in Egypt explored Arab women’s writing from wider perspectives than its traditional niche.
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Technology Aids Libyan Scientist’s Study of Her Country’s Environmental Issues
Mubaraka Saad Alghariani uses remote sensing and geographic information systems to monitor threats to water resources and find solutions.
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A Female University Chief Explores Barriers for Women in Academic Leadership
An article by Yusra Mouzughi, president of Bahrain’s Royal University for Women, explores obstacles that hinder women's careers in British…
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Yemeni Women Archive Documents Histories of Yemeni Women at Home and Abroad
Two Yemeni scholars launch an initiative to make sure the stories of women affected by Yemen’s continuing civil war are…
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Emirates’ ATLG Initiative Seeks to Empower Women for Careers in Technology
The General Women's Union in the Emirates has launched a fourth edition of the ATLG initiative to enhance women’s opportunities…
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Climate Change Heightens Threats Against Women and Girls, U.N. Report Says
Climate change is “the most consequential threat multiplier for women and girls, with far-reaching impacts on new and existing forms…
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