March 8th, 2023 (United Nations, New York): Under the theme DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality, UN Women, the United Nations, and its partners and allies around the world celebrate International Womens Day (IWD) on March 8th, 2023, calling on governments, activists and the private sector to power on in their efforts to shape...
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Ananke Women In Literature Festival Announces Initial Speakers
Eminent names from across South Asia, MENA and beyond will be gracing the third edition of Anankes Women in Literature Festival 2023 (AnankeWLF. Planned to be held on April 11th and 12th, independent publishers, authors, filmmakers, artists, writers and journalists will congregate remotely to engage in dialogue focusing on new immersive approaches to storytelling, publishing...
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Pace of Reform Toward Equal Rights for Women Falls to 20-Year Low
March 3rd, 2023, (Washington, USA): The global pace of reforms toward equal treatment of women under the law has slumped to a 20-year low, constituting a potential impediment to economic growth at a critical time for the global economy, a new World Bank report shows. In 2022, the global average score on the World Banks Women,...
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Promoting Cross Cultural Exchange: Ananke Announces Women in Literature Festival 2023
The third edition of Anankes flagship literary event, the Women in Literature Festival, will take place on April 11th-12th, 2023. Independent publishers, authors, filmmakers, artists, writers and journalists from across South Asia, MENA and beyond will congregate remotely to engage in dialogue on gender, language, feminist literary activism as well as innovation and more. After...
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Kaarvan Trained Artisans Highlight Women Empowerment Through Craft
An exhibition, Uraan Chapter 12, displaying exquisite handicrafts by Pakistani female artisans was recently concluded at the Emporium Mall in the city of Lahore. The three-day event from February 10-12, 2023 showcases designs by artisans supported by Kaarvan Crafts Foundation to generate sustainable incomes. The exhibition featured goods made by women trained as a part...
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UN Deputy Secretary-General and UN Women Executive Director’s Visit to Afghanistan
Jan 23rd, 2023 (Kabul, Afghanistan): On behalf of the Secretary-General, the Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, the Executive Director of UN Women, Sima Bahous, and the Assistant Secretary-General of the Department of Political, Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations, Khaled Khiari, completed a four-day visit to Afghanistan to appraise the situation, engage de facto authorities and underscore...
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Empower: Deepening media womens understanding of the industry and ecosystems
The new year at Ananke a digital media and development platform begins with the commencement of its flagship capacity building program, Empower, on January 16th, 2023. The remote initiative will welcome the new cohort with participants from the African, South Asian and North American regions. Empower program was launched in 2016 and has...
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Amendments Proposed for Reforms in the Justice Sector Pakistan with a Gender Lens
January 5th, 2023 (Lahore, Pakistan): Diversity & Inclusion Advocate and Founder of Women in Law Initiative Pakistan, Nida Usman Chaudhary unveiled the cover of the proposed amendments for reforms in the justice sector in Pakistan with a gender lens in a tweet yesterday. The amendments proposed are based on the seminal work on Fair Representation...
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LOréal-UNESCO For Women in Science ME Regional Young Talents Program Honors Five Arab Female Scientists from GCC
December 22nd, 2022, (Dubai, UAE): In its ninth year, the LOréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Middle East Regional Young Talents Program, in partnership with Khalifa University of Science and Technology, has honored five visionary women from the GCC to recognize, and support furthering their groundbreaking research in the fields of Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Mathematics...
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25 Women From Global South Shortlisted For Anankes Empower Program
Working at the intersection of journalism, technology, communication, advocacy and development, Ananke a digital media and development platform has shortlisted 25 applicants for its Empower Capacity Building and Internship Program 2023. Final interviews and selection begin from Dec 15th, 2022. Ananke has partnered with leading organizations and world renowned field experts to kickstart...