A University Leader Inspires Other Working Arab Women
Nemat Shafik, the first female director of the London School of Economics, believes in the importance of quality education for Arab youth and in removing barriers for women.
Few Refugees in Jordan and Lebanon Get Into Secondary Education
The middle years of education are the key obstacle for Syrian and Palestinian youth in Jordan and Lebanon, with the majority of them never making it to graduation or university, a new report says.
Women’s Advocates Go on Trial in Saudi Arabia
Many of the most prominent Saudi women’s rights activists went on trial this week in a closed trial in Riyadh.
How Women’s Studies Could Drive Change in the Arab World
Nations recognize the importance of gender equality, yet neglect an academic discipline with tools to help achieve it, a scholar writes.
Arab Women Are Left Out of University Leadership
When it comes to the top level of Arab higher education, women are largely missing.
Syrian Refugees Are Often Steered Into Illegal Jobs
The professional opportunities for refugees are scarce, despite longstanding international pledges of support, in Jordan and Lebanon. In Turkey, the employment situation is somewhat brighter.
New Programs Encourage Refugee Entrepreneurs
For many refugees in the Arab region, entrepreneurship is a chance to build an independent life. But doing so is not easy in many host countries.
Young, Educated, Desperate to Emigrate
The death of a young Moroccan woman while trying to reach Spain adds fuel to a national debate about the future of youth in the country.
Refugee Education Efforts Not Keeping Up With Need
A new United Nations report documents the failure of educators to reach refugee children.
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 said.
