Tell us a little bit about yourself, major influences in your life and work? I am the co-founder and General Manager of RollDxb, the Middle Easts only indoor roller-skating venue. I am a mother of four and have always been passionate about sports. From an early age, I have actively competed in a wide range...
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Mumzworld Launches an Initiative to Support Emirati Female Entrepreneurs
September 6th, 2023 (UAE): To celebrate Emirati Women’s Day, Mumzworld, the leading e-commerce shopping destination for mothers in the Middle East & North Africa, has launched an initiative to empower and support innovative Emirati female entrepreneurs and small business owners. This initiative contributes to the company’s goal of enhancing the role of women in the...
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UN Women Statement on Afghanistan
It is now two years since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan, during which time it has imposed the most comprehensive, systematic, and unparalleled assault on the rights of women and girls. Through over 50 edicts, orders and restrictions, the Taliban have left no aspect of womens lives untouched, no freedom spared. They have created...
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76 per cent of children exposed to extreme high temperatures in South Asia – UNICEF
August 7th, 2023, New Delhi India/Kathmandu Nepal): South Asia has the highest percentage of children exposed to extreme high temperatures, compared to all other regions, according to a UNICEF analysis. UNICEF estimates that 76 per cent of children under 18 in South Asia 460 million are exposed to extreme high temperatures where...
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IWMF Selects UAE-based journalist Anjana Sankar as 2024 Elizabeth Neuffer Fellow
August 2nd, 2023 (WASHINGTON, DC, USA): The International Womens Media Foundation (IWMF) today announced print journalist Anjana Sankar as the organizations 2024 IWMF Elizabeth Neuffer Fellow. A veteran journalist, Sankar was chosen by a selection committee from more than 160 applicants across 59 countries. In its 19th year, the fellowship awards one journalist the opportunity to study and report...
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On Linguistic Coloniality, Hegemony And Exploring Literary Traditions Through Translation
You transform Sufi poet Amir Khusros dastan The Tale of Four Dervishes into a surreal and fantastical novel. What inspired you to do this? I grew up reading tales similar to Amir Khusros dastan, of wandering fakirs, lost princes and talking animals. I have fond memories of the magical worlds they introduce me to. Dastan...
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On Literary Culture And Democratizing Access
[Founded in 2004 with an alternative publishing vision, Yoda Press aims to create lists around subjects which are not usually a priority for other publishers in India, even though they have a critical presence in contemporary discourse, authorship and an audience. Yoda Press is known for publishing on subjects such as sexuality, popular culture, cities...
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On Social Justice And Recognizing Womens Lived Experiences
What inspired you to pursue a career in journalism and focus on international reporting? I have always been passionate about social justice and women’s rights. After graduating with a degree in English, I enrolled in a Master’s program. However, I soon realized that academia wasn’t for me. I wanted to be out there telling stories,...
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South Asias 1st Dedicated Cyber Harassment Helpline Reports 2695 New Pakistani Cases in 2022
May 20th, 2023 (Lahore, Pakistan): Digital Rights Foundation (DRF) has released its sixth annual Cyber Harassment Helpline Report for 2022. The Helpline completed six years of operations since its launch in December 2016. The Helpline has received a total number of 14,376 cases in the last six years. In 2022, it reported a total of...
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The Palestine Festival of Literature 2023 Returns, Travels To Audience
After a three year hiatus due to COVID-19 travel restrictions, the Palestine Festival of Literature (Palfest) returns with the biggest and most varied edition of the event ever put on. PalFest 2023 will take place in cities across historic Palestine between May 20th to 25th, 2023. The theme of this years festival is Palestine &...