I recently read Djamila Moranis novel, The Djinns Apple, published by Neem Tree Press, which reminded me of my childhood. We have all heard about Harun al-Rashid, the Abbasid Caliph who ruled from 786 to 809 and is associated with the famous stories of the 1001 Nights. For many of us, he was a part...
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NAMA spotlights pivotal role of HR in creating gender-inclusive work environments
(Sharjah, UAE): NAMA Women Advancement (NAMA) will offer in-depth insights into diversity and inclusion as it guides organisations into creating safe gender-inclusive work environments through the lens of Human Resources at an upcoming interactive workshop in Dubai. Held under NAMAs initiative Irtiqa, under the theme The Future of Work is Gender Inclusive and organised in...
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Ananke Women in Literature Festival To Open Its Virtual Doors Tomorrow
The third edition of Anankes Women in Literature Festival will open its virtual doors tomorrow with Feminist Publishing House Zubaan Books founder Urvashi Butalia unveiling the festival with a special keynote. Day Two headlining keynote will feature renderings by Seagull Books founder Naveen Kishore on Theatre and Memory. The Women in Literature Festival is an online event...
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SIBF 2021: Celebrated women writers call for recognition of female authors in the MENA region and beyond
November 5th, 2021 (Sharjah, UAE): An insightful discussion on The Presence of Women in Literary Achievement that addressed issues of representation and recognition attracted large numbers of women and girls at the 40th Sharjah International Book Fair that continues its run at Expo Centre Sharjah until November 13. Members on the panel included Dr. Badriya...
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Ananke welcomes long time ally eShe as event partner for AnankeWLF2024
Long time partner and ally, eShe, an independent digital media platform based in New Delhi, India and amplifying womens voices has once again joined forces with Ananke to celebrate its flagship Women in Literature Festival 2024. With ideas, inspiration and an intimate look at the world through the female gaze, eShe has touched the lives...
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Ananke welcomes award-winning author, thought leader Kiran Manral in its 2024 Women in Lit Fest
The fourth edition of Anankes flagship event, the Women in Literature Festival, will showcase a diverse set of distinguished speakers especially from across the Global South. This year, this notable roster proudly includes award winning author and thought leader, Kiran Manral. Kiran Manral published her first book, The Reluctant Detective, in 2011. She has published...
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Catalysing a Revolutionary, Inclusive and Feminist Future for Africas Extractive Industry
As the worlds biggest mining companies of some of the worst emitters of carbon – converge in Cape Town, South Africa to deliberate multi-billion dollar mining deals, Oxfam joins progressive organisations and movements from across the world for the 2024 Alternative Mining Indaba (AMI2024), which kicked off February 5th, 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa. Oxfams...
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Women are increasingly at-risk in conflict and underrepresented in peace processes: UN report
New York City, USA: More than 600 million women and girls lived in conflict-affected countries in 2022, a 50 per cent increase since 2017. Civilians around the world need greater humanitarian aid than ever beforebut countries are instead increasing military spending, which topped USD 2.2 trillion in 2022. That is the picture painted by the...
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Eighth World Investment Forum in Abu Dhabi to focus on women empowerment
September 25th, 2023 (Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates): The UNCTADs World Investment Forum, one of the worlds largest investment gatherings hosted by Abu Dhabi from 16 to 20 October 2023, is shining a spotlight on the imperative need for innovative investment strategies and policies to facilitate the flow of capital towards environmentally and socially sustainable...
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Debunking myths around womens commitment towards active legal practice
What inspired you to become a lawyer, and when did you decide to pursue this career? The career seemed to have decided on me instead *laughs*, actually I was enrolled in an accelerated A level programme in which the A level examinations had to be taken all in one year. One of my subjects was...