Israeli Restrictions That Hurt Palestinian Universities Draw International Rebukes
International academic groups call on Israel to drop restrictions that would limit foreign scholars’ ability to study and work at universities in the West Bank.
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.
Schools in Lebanon Remain Closed, Stirring Fears of a Lost Generation
With the economy in crisis and teachers on strike, many of Lebanon’s schools remain closed. Some worry that a generation of children will miss out on education.
A Kuwaiti Professor Makes Disability Awareness Part of Her Teaching
Shahd Alshammari, an assistant professor of English literature and women’s studies, wants to improve the lives of people with disabilities. Change starts from the classroom, she says.
‘University for All’ at Saint-Joseph U. Opens Doors for Special-Needs Youth
The University for All programme trains young people with special needs in life and career skills. Some of its first graduates have already found employment.
MENA Needs Digital Transformation to Create More Jobs, Report Says
Proper digital transformation and internet infrastructure development can help cut the high rate of unemployment among graduates in the MENA region, experts say.
Inequality in Internet Access Is Greatest in MENA Region, Report Says
The Woodrow Wilson Center urges Arab governments to bridge digital divide between men and women.
Moroccan Authorities Praise Student with Autism on Earning a Doctorate
Karim Benabdeslam, a student with autism, earned a Ph.D. in comparative religion. Authorities praised him as a model for others affected with the disorder.
