New York City: UN Womens Rapid Assessment and Humanitarian Response in the Occupied Palestinian Territory sheds light on the profound impact of the ongoing conflict on the people in Gaza, including on women and girls. Following the 7 October attack by Hamas on Israel and the ensuing Israeli attacks on Gaza, UN Women has analyzed the differentiated...
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Eighth World Investment Forum in Abu Dhabi to focus on women empowerment
September 25th, 2023 (Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates): The UNCTADs World Investment Forum, one of the worlds largest investment gatherings hosted by Abu Dhabi from 16 to 20 October 2023, is shining a spotlight on the imperative need for innovative investment strategies and policies to facilitate the flow of capital towards environmentally and socially sustainable...
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Influencing Changemaking Through Media
This interview is a part of Ananke’s special edition celebrating The Fred Hollows Foundation’s 30 years of change making in the fields of eye health and development. The Special Edition can be viewed here. Let us begin by you telling us about yourself? I am a simple, hardworking, and optimistic person who loves to help...
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The Gift Of Sight For A Better Future
This interview is a part of Ananke’s special edition celebrating The Fred Hollows Foundation’s 30 years of change making in the fields of eye health and development. The Special Edition can be viewed here. Let us begin by you telling us about yourself? My name is Shahd Al Jumaily, Im an Iraqi architect, Events planner,...
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PublisHer founder urges women to unite, challenge workplace discrimination at Rio de Janeiro Bienal do Livro
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: Bodour Al Qasimiwho founded PublisHer to help women beat gender-based career barriers in publishinghas urged Brazils bookwomen to unite, find strength in numbers, and call out workplace discrimination. The Emirati publishing entrepreneur and philanthropist was speaking at Rio de Janeiros Bienal do Livro, opening PublisHers second Brazilian event after a national...
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Enabling Creative Spaces for People
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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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...