Gender Studies Center in Iraqi Kurdistan Challenges Traditional Ideas
In a region where gender studies programs are rare, a new center at the American University of Iraq, Sulaimani, is opening eyes—and minds.
Forum for Women in Science Urges Efforts to Help Refugees
The recent World Forum for Women in Science stressed the role of science and education in improving refugees’ lives and the world.
Safaa Kumari: A Syrian Plant Virologist Seeks to Safeguard Key Agricultural Crops
Safaa Kumari develops disease-resistant, high-yielding crops to save farmers’ livelihoods and enhance the region’s food security.
Niveen Abu-Rmeileh: Using Statistical Epidemiology to Improve Health in Palestine
Earning a Ph.D. in statistical epidemiology inspired Niveen Abu-Rmeileh to strive to improve the public health sector in Palestine.
Jala Makhzoumi: A Landscape Architect in a Race to Stop Desertification
The Iraqi landscape architect Jala Makhzoumi bridges academic research and practical support in the quest for a greener region.
Lubna Akroush: Sociologist Seeks Justice and Equality for Women Academics
The sociologist Lubna Akroush and colleagues set up the Association of Jordanian Women Academics in 2014 to help women succeed in the university world.
Fadia Kiwan: Born to Be a University Educator
As director general of the Arab Women Organization, the political scientist Fadia Kiwan is keen on projects that empower women. But teaching remains her first love.
Haifa Reda Jamal Al-Lail: University Leader and Role Model for Young Women
As president of Effat University, Haifa Reda Jamal Al-Lail is fulfilling a dream of making a difference in the lives of Saudi women.
Amal Amin: An Egyptian Scholar Seeks Equity for All in Research and Science
Amal Amin advocates making sure all people who pursue a career in science have equal opportunities to achieve their goals.
Qatari Artist Encourages Others to Find Freedom in Their Work
Art was a saving presence for the multidisciplinary artist Ameera AlAji in her youth. Now she hopes to inspire a new generation of Qatari artists to find a similar freedom.
