Globalization a buzzword in today’s day and age! A term that has both negative and positive connotations, it is all about open or free trade economies, internationalized financial markets and much more. But that said, a thorough study highlights how it can negatively impact the female gender. According to research, Women earn 70 cents...
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Of Women, Manels And Gender Stereotype in Pakistan
Women are one of the biggest emerging (and continuously growing) consumer markets in the world online and off with their impact in the next decade on global economy as significant as India and China to say the least. While women are now being touted as the third billion, there are some who are...
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CP 2016 presents an enterprising Pakistan
November 6th, 2016, Karachi, Pakistan: Highlighting artisanal talent in Pakistan with a special focus on women entrepreneurs, Destiny Enterprises, Merayi.com and Wajood Media launch the groundbreaking Colors of Pakistan (CP2016) event in the southern, cosmopolitan city of Karachi. Celebrating the spirit of Pakistan and showcasing everything that makes the country beautiful, the event is poised to...
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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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The trade of gendered vulnerabilities
Theres a reason why Liam Neesons movie Taken has captured our attention as its terrifying premise of losing ones daughter to a powerful international human trafficking syndicate hits a raw nerve in every parents mind. And while we would like to think that the government is doing its job to protect its citizens, news of...
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Arab Woman Awards 2015 UAE announces panel of illustrious judges
Dubai, UAE: The Arab Woman Awards UAEs organisers have finalised an illustrious panel of female judges for the Awards 2015 edition. The awards aim to raise public awareness of significant achievements by Arab women in the region and provide young women with inspirational role models. Nominations for participants are open to the public up to...
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Beauty is never #nofilter
How many times have we heard ourselves saying: Beauty is only skin deep and Dont judge a book by its cover, and actually believing it? Many times, I suppose, especially during our impressionable years and then faithfully, we hold on to them even as we find ourselves learning just the opposite. The recent brouhaha over...
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Developing Theatrical Talents of Young Women
Sharjah, 13th of August 2015: The Arab Theatre Institute (ATI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Sajaya Young Ladies of Sharjah to support and nurture talented young ladies in performing arts and improve their artistic skills, contributing to preparing a new generation of creative female theater artists. The MOU aims to enhance community awareness...
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Women Engendering Peace
It is a fact that we live in a world stricken with hunger, conflict and disease. While more than three billion of the world population lives in poverty, earning less than $1.25 a day, 90 percent of the victims of modern warfare are civilians. Even though ascertaining specific numbers of civilian casualties of war, both fatal and/or...