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ANANKE COMPETITIONS!

Terms & Conditions ***LATE ENTRIES TO BE SUBMITTED BY NOV 12th, 2015*** Do not miss the chance to WIN PRIZES To submit article or design, email: media@anankemag.com with competition (design or essay) in the subject line. Deadline for submissions has been extended to November 10th, 2015 – to enable more student participation. College students aged...

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ANANKE MAG OPENS COVER DESIGN & ESSAY-WRITING COMPETITIONS FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS

Dubai, UAE: Ananke – an eZine showcasing visionary women – is proud to announce two competitions (essay-writing and cover design) on its one year founding anniversary celebration. The two competitions will be launched on October 1 and will run till November 2, 2015. Winners will be initially announced online on November 10, 2015. Prizes include...

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Elan and Ananke Forge Creative Alliance  

  Dubai, UAE – 27th September 2015 – Ananke, an online publication celebrating visionary women, has joined hands with Elan to mutually syndicate content in order to provide their respective base of readers with new, engaging and relevant content. Ananke eZine is known for producing some of the most profound, in-depth stories, articles and commentaries relating...

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Empowering women through innovation

Empowering women through innovation

Education, awareness and innovation can play a pivotal role in changing the patriarchal mindset of societies. Pakistan Innovation Foundation (PIF),  recently concluded a groundbreaking initiative that invited technologists, designers, communicators to propose ideas, suggestion that could empower women to #TakeBackTheWheel. Founder and CEO, Athar Osama sheds light on PIF’s pioneering efforts that is poised to bring...

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Fast fashion & women in garments – a one-sided love affair

Fast fashion & women in garments – a one-sided love affair

GAP, Forever 21, Zara, H&M, Mango, and so many others… we love them. We love being able to update our wardrobes every few months, or even every month if we want to. Those who have more buying power shop at these places virtually every single day. Thanks to “fast fashion” or “value fashion” – everyone...

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Don’t forget us on World Alzheimer’s Day 21st September 2015!

With the official World Alzheimer’s Day taking place tomorrow, Monday 21st September, local non-profit organization 4get-me-not org plans to raise awareness about the disease which is fast becoming a ‘global health challenge,’ according to the World Health Organization (WHO) Dubai, 20th September 2015 Every 68 seconds, someone develops Alzheimer’s disease, while nearly 44 million people are currently diagnosed sufferers...

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Forbes ME unveils most powerful Arab women 2015 list

Forbes ME unveils most powerful Arab women 2015 list

Forbes Middle East has unveiled the names of its Most Powerful Arab Women for 2015 at a glittering awards ceremony that shone a light on some of the region’s most influential and accomplished leaders. The impressive event recognized the achievements of women in reaching the top of their fields in business and government and, in...

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Empowering the girl child through tech

Empowering the girl child through tech

Today an estimated 122 million youth are illiterate globally, out of which 60.7 percent are young women according to a UNESCO report. More than 1.3 billion people live in abject poverty and then there is also the current devastating refugee situation the world over from Syria to Burma, among the numerous issues afflicting mankind. All...

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Laws Restricting Economic Opportunity for Women Globally, says WBG Report

WASHINGTON: Legal barriers to the economic advancement of women are widespread, shutting them out of certain jobs, limiting their access to credit, and leaving them unprotected against violence in many economies around the world, says the World Bank Group’s Women, Business and the Law 2016 report, released today. The report, which examines laws that impede...

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Injoy Giving backs Karma Kitchen concept, with pay it forward meals

Injoy Giving, the newly launched online gifting site, is celebrating the act of paying it forward, by backing Karma Kitchen, a volunteer-driven experiment in generosity. Hosted by Injoy Hero, Neha Phukan, Karma Kitchen invites customers to enjoy a meal that has already been paid for by the previous customer. Guests are then presented with an...