Gender
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2 Kuwaiti Female Academics Use Research to Defend Rights of the Marginalised
The scholars have experienced gender and other forms of discrimination. They want their research to benefit women and other marginalized…
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Iraqi Women Academics Form Network to Overcome Challenges
The Iraqi Women Academics Network helps female scholars in Iraq and abroad deal with challenges they face due to gender…
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Forbes Hails Egyptian-American Engineer’s Advocacy for Inclusion
An Egyptian-American female software engineer who seeks equality in her male-dominated industry has been named among the brightest young entrepreneurs…
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Symposium Highlights Role of Syrian Academics in Post-Conflict Recovery
Syrian academics in exile need support so they will be able to help rebuild their nation, speakers say at a…
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Layla Murad’s Life and Career Give Scholar a Lens on Egyptian History
The life of the Jewish-Muslim star Layla Murad illuminates key moments of Egypt's history in the mid-20th century, says her…
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Egypt Studies Code of Ethics to Combat Harassment of Women in Universities
Following tougher laws to stamp out gender-based violence, the Ministry of Higher Education mulls a code to make women feel…
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‘Between Women Filmmakers’: International Event Reaches Out to Arabs
The Between Women Filmmakers Caravan presents films made by women around the globe. It includes projects tailored to the Arab…
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Aree Abdulqader Strives to Take Duhok Polytechnic University ‘to a Global Level’
Building the staff, supporting refugees, and improving graduates’ employment rates are priorities for Aree Abdulqader, the first female university president…
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Hana Al-Omair Leads the New Saudi Cinema Association
Funding is the biggest challenge for the Saudi movie industry, says the chairwoman of the new Saudi Cinema Association.
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Egyptian Students’ Film Spotlights Social Action Against Harassment
The documentary, by three female students, was inspired by an Instagram campaign last year that encouraged women to speak out…
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