Human Rights
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News & Reports
Tunisian Youth Find a Political Voice in Rap
Since the revolution a new art form among Tunisia’s youth has provided a political outlet.
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Opinion
A Tribute to Barbara Harrell-Bond, A Fierce Advocate for Refugees
A former colleague recalls the work and forceful personality of a founder of academic refugee studies and a tireless champion…
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A Woman Seeks Freedom From the Hijab
“It’s not only me—I’m just one in hundreds of girls who are striving to get freed,” says Hamida Bzeih, a…
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News & Reports
War Worsens Plight of Disabled Students in Yemen
New hardships and cuts in financial support have ended studies for some. The war “has killed our future,” one student…
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News & Reports
NYU Abu Dhabi Work Force Is at Risk, Report Says
A faculty-student alliance at New York University charges its Abu Dhabi campus is still at high risk of forced-labor practices:…
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Opinion
A ‘Backpack’ Helps Refugee Students Store and Share Credentials
A new tool was developed to help ensure refugees' academic and employment mobility.
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Opinion
A Mother Calls for Equal Opportunities in Education
An Egyptian writer and researcher tells of her experience, as a mother, in teaching her deaf son.
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Opinion
New Law in Egypt Supports Disabled Students
Updated legislation raises hopes of improving higher education opportunities for students with disabilities in Egypt.
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News & Reports
Early Marriage Is Back in Spotlight in the Middle East
Some nations have made progress in limiting a practice that disrupts girls’ education. But traditionalists are pushing back.
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Opinion
Scholar Makes a Religious Case for Women’s Rights
Asma Lamrabet wants to reclaim a more egalitarian Islam from centuries of patriarchal interpretation.
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