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The Women Who Gave Me Wings

The Women Who Gave Me Wings

Reverie Publishers through its label, Moringa Books, has announced the publication of ‘The Women Who Gave Me Wings,’ written by Zainab Suleman Sharif. This book, in the spirit of holy month of Ramadhan, celebrates women who have played a vital part in spreading the message of Islam. The book consists of nine chapters, each dedicated...

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Statement on Afghanistan, by Sima Bahous, UN Women Executive Director

Statement on Afghanistan, by Sima Bahous, UN Women Executive Director

May 9th, 2022, (New York, USA): I am gravely concerned by the Taliban’s announcement that all women must cover their faces in public, that women should only leave their homes in cases of necessity, and that violations of this directive will lead to the punishment of their male relatives. Freedom of movement is a fundamental human...

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Stellar array of thought leaders to descend on Ananke, CodeGirls Pakistan, WomenInTechPk’s Girls In ICT Summit tomorrow

Stellar array of thought leaders to descend on Ananke, CodeGirls Pakistan, WomenInTechPk’s Girls In ICT Summit tomorrow

A distinguished array of thought leaders will descend upon the virtual Girls In ICT Summit tomorrow, May 7th, 2022 to talk about initiatives and solutions that bridge the digital gender divide, enabling access to learning and opportunities in a safe environment. Aligned with the International Girls in ICT Day, the Girls in ICT Summit is...

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NAMA’s ‘Irtiqa’ platform engages UAE stakeholders in action-oriented dialogue on boosting women’s economic inclusion

NAMA’s ‘Irtiqa’ platform engages UAE stakeholders in action-oriented dialogue on boosting women’s economic inclusion

April 19th, 2022, (Sharjah,UAE): Taking a step forward in its efforts to popularise gender-inclusive practices, particularly in the private sector, NAMA Women Advancement Establishment (NAMA), hosted ‘Connecting with Irtiqa’ event. The event heightened participants’ awareness on ways in which this platform, launched in 2019, can serve as a mentor and an enabler for organisations across...

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Ananke welcomes Dubai Diaries as Media Partners

Ananke welcomes Dubai Diaries as Media Partners

Dubai, UAE: Ananke, new media and development platform focusing on inclusion and empowerment, welcomes Dubai Diaries as media partner for its flagship event Women In Literature Festival. The two-day, online event plans to celebrate literary voices from across the Global South and beyond who are all set to share their views about fictionalizing women’s lived...

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#AnankeWLF2022 Readomania Panels to focus on gender divide on bestseller lists, women writing during the pandemic

#AnankeWLF2022 Readomania Panels to focus on gender divide on bestseller lists, women writing during the pandemic

This news story has been updated with Chetna Keer's remarks.   Dubai, UAE: One of India’s most innovative publishing entities, Readomania, joins hands with Ananke to participate at Ananke’s Women In Literature Festival on March 31st and April 1st, 2022 to celebrate literature, publishing and the creative process. The two-day, online event plans to celebrate...

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Human Highness joins forces with creative icon Thomas Iser to launch NFT collection inspired by the SDGs

Human Highness joins forces with creative icon Thomas Iser to launch NFT collection inspired by the SDGs

Human Highness, a luxury sustainable women’s brand, has joined forces with artist and creative icon Thomas Iser to launch its first Human Highness X Thomas Iser NFT collection. The collection, #universalhumanity, was inspired by the sustainable development goals (SDGs) and aims at raising awareness on some global topics like diversity, peace, and climate change. The...

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Ananke WLF 2022 explores writing women in history as a form of subversion

Ananke WLF 2022 explores writing women in history as a form of subversion

Dubai, UAE: On March 31st and April 1st, 2022, distinguished literary names especially from the Global South, will grace the second edition of the much celebrated Ananke’s Women in Literature Festival 2022 (#AnankeWLF2022). Exploring Writing Women in History as a Form of Subversion is a key theme which will be examined at this year’s Festival. History...