Political Attacks on Women’s Studies at Kuwait University Increase Scholars’ Resolve
Two female academics who launched the university’s women’s and gender studies programme say they will continue their work despite political opposition.
Researchers Confront Violence Against Women in Egypt and Morocco
A study of gender-based violence in Egypt and Morocco looks at how each country has tackled the problem and tries to identify the best policies from each.
Boys Are at Greater Risk of Dropping Out of School, Unesco Warns
A recent Unesco report documents a global increase in boys’ disengagement from education and calls on governments to confront the problem.
War Causes Vocational Education in Libya to Slump
Dozens of vocational training centres have closed and student numbers are shrinking at others as institutes struggle to recover from war damages and update curricula.
Scholar Ana Costa Freitas: Lifelong Learning Promotes Prosperity and Peace
Ana Costa Freitas, rector of Portugal’s University of Evora, says we need lifelong learning, research, and global cooperation for the good of students and the world.
Yemeni Poet and Scholar Saba Hamzah Builds a New Life in the Netherlands
Haifa Al Kaylani: Region Is Closing Gender Gaps in STEM Education, but not Jobs
The founder of the Arab International Women’s Forum discusses the Arab region’s progress and needs in areas of innovation, gender, and links between industry and academia.
Works by Egyptian Women Artists Are Featured in Exhibitions This Month
Exhibitions in Cairo and Alexandria mark Women’s Month and celebrate the power of art to bring about social change.
Palestinian Researcher Wins L’Oréal-Unesco Award for Arab Women in Science
Nirmeen Elmadany, a postdoctoral researcher from Gaza, tells Al-Fanar Media about her experiences studying and working in Europe.
A Researcher Delves into the Lives and Craft of Moroccan Women Rug Weavers
Susan Schaefer Davis, American anthropologist, worked with women rug weavers in rural Morocco for decades. She paid tribute to their strength and skill in a recent book.
