feminism
Artist pays homage to Queen Nefertiti in exhibition empowering women
Features/Interviews
April 20, 2019
Artist pays homage to Queen Nefertiti in exhibition empowering women
Egyptian artist Hossam Dirar has opened up a new exhibition centered around Queen Nefertiti in Zamalek, aiming to honor not…
Video: ‘We need to change the way we treat women in our culture’: Mohamed Salah
Egypt
April 18, 2019
Video: ‘We need to change the way we treat women in our culture’: Mohamed Salah
In an interview with TIME, the Red’s legendary striker Mohamed Salah expressed his strong belief in the importance of gender…
Defying threats, Afghan singer Aryana comes home for women
Society
March 16, 2019
Defying threats, Afghan singer Aryana comes home for women
KABUL, Afghanistan (Reuters) – Each time Aryana Sayeed, one of Afghanistan’s most famous singers, returns to the country of her…
Thousands join US women’s marches despite discord
Society
January 20, 2019
Thousands join US women’s marches despite discord
Thousands of women marched Saturday in the US capital and across the country to convey a now-annual message opposing…
Labaki 1st female Arab director shortlisted for Oscar with ‘Capharnaum’
Culture
December 19, 2018
Labaki 1st female Arab director shortlisted for Oscar with ‘Capharnaum’
In a special achievement for Arab cinema, Lebanese director Nadine Labaki’s “Capharnaum” has been shortlisted for the Oscars’ Best Foreign…
Gender equality at work more than 200 years off: WEF
Society
December 18, 2018
Gender equality at work more than 200 years off: WEF
Women may be shouting louder than ever for equal treatment and pay, but a report out Tuesday indicates it…
Egypt frees Rania Youssef after provocative dress case
Culture
December 7, 2018
Egypt frees Rania Youssef after provocative dress case
Cairo appeals prosecutors on Thursday ordered the release of actress Rania Youssef on bail, after a four-hour interrogation session…
Thousands protest in ‘feminist tidal wave’ against sexist violence
Society
November 25, 2018
Thousands protest in ‘feminist tidal wave’ against sexist violence
Tens of thousands of people rallied across Europe on Saturday against sexist violence, with more than 30,000 turning out…
3 Egyptian women win L’Oreal–UNESCO science award
Science
November 19, 2018
3 Egyptian women win L’Oreal–UNESCO science award
Egyptian women are excelling in numerous fields. Scientists Marwa Balaha, Nuha Mustafa and Amira Al-Yathebi are just another proof of…
Iran allows women to attend Asian Champions League final
Middle East
November 12, 2018
Iran allows women to attend Asian Champions League final
Hundreds of female fans cheered for local champions Persepolis as they sought to claim their first continental crown. The…