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Painting the World Orange!
The last one century or so has witnessed women make great strides when it comes to freedom of speech, expression and movement. Starting with women having no say in socio-economic or political spheres of society; even when ironically, history is replete with examples how many an absolute monarch (female) helmed states globally, navigating through troubled...
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STEM needs WOMEN
On the surface, its encouraging that over the past three decades the overall percentage of women receiving degrees in Science, Technology Engineering or Maths (STEM) disciplines has increased. However, its very dispiriting that this has not translated into actual STEM careers for women. The main reason for this is that even though women reached parity...
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Spotting the Glass Cliff
We have all heard of the proverbial glass ceiling which is a term coined by Katherine Lawrence and Maryann Schreiber of Hewlett-Packard in 1979 at the National Press Club during a discussion at the Conference of the Women’s Institute for Freedom of the Press. The glass ceiling refers to a perceived barrier in the corporate...
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Emancipating the Arab Woman Economically
The importance of women participation in economic activities globally, regionally and nationally cannot be emphasized enough. Not only do women represent half of the population of the world, but their inclusion also signifies a balanced economic approach leading towards sustainability and growth. There is much to be desired when it comes to women in the...
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Islamabads first ever #GirlsAtDhabas Meetup
In the midst of Pakistans political affairs hub, a group of 11 working women ambitiously gathered at a local dhaba (a small tea shop traditionally considered a mens-only place) to support and participate in a brilliant movement #GirlsAtDhabas to reclaim public spaces for women as they hope to change the mindset and reclaim Pakistans public spaces. The...
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Celebrating the #DayOfTheGirl
International Day of the Girl Child (Day of the Girl) is celebrated annually on October 11 to highlight issues concerning gender inequality facing young girls. This years theme is The Power of the Adolescent Girl: Vision for 2030. There are nearly 600 million girls aged 10 to 19 in the world today, each with limitless...
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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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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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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 regions 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...