DEVELOPMENT
Is Gender-Based Violence Particularly Feminist?
Is “Gender-Based Violence” Particularly Feminist? As if the arduous situations that lockdown measures have imposed on household members aren’t already enough, Feminists hit us with an additional dilemma to trigger our minds with! Voices have been raised all over the world to reinforce the need for women and vulnerable groups to speak up if they…
Read More“Women in Healthcare”: Why I Don’t Want to Write About That
Today I refuse to be a “Woman in Healthcare”, because until we talk about “Men in Healthcare,” why should I pin this title on my blazer and walk around, asking to be treated differently? Don’t get me wrong, during my twelve years of attending medical conferences, connecting with physicians, and training teams, I have…
Read MoreShatter the Glass! Women Leadership in Times of Crisis
“Glass ceiling” and “Glass cliff”: While women have always been faced with what is called the “glass ceiling”, or the invisible barrier that makes it difficult for them to access top managerial positions, a counter phenomenon, the “glass cliff”, exists. Women in leadership positions at organizations going through crisis seem to be overrepresented. What are…
Read MorePeace Education: A Priority for our Youth and Society
Much has been said about social responsibility in the last two to three decades, and many non-governmental organizations have created programs and organized youth camps in the Arab world to encourage individuals and groups to act for the benefit of society at large. However, ongoing political disorder, wars, and economic crises in several countries have…
Read MoreArt.Cages…A Journey Towards Liberty
Art.Cages is the brainchild of Ruba el-Amine, a native of Lebanon who grew up between the Middle East and Europe. Having lived in two cultures raised her awareness to how some societies live more freely than others. The need to promote the importance of liberating humans, animals, and nature from the physical and mental constraints…
Read MoreWootton Creation, A Handmade Craft by Nadine Helwi
Wootton is-undoubtedly-a unique handmade homeware craft; all kind of macramés, baskets, lights, mirrors and more, all made from naturalmaterial using traditional techniques transformed into more modern items to embellish your space. Life is full of inspirations and opportunities that we just need to grab. “This source of passion came out of need; a need to…
Read MoreWHY We Should Speak Arabic to Our Little Ones
This is the first of a series of posts I am writing to inspire more thoughts around Arab parents who speak English or French to their children, while they themselves (both mom and dad) speak perfect Arabic! I am still trying to digest this rapidly increasing phenomenon and figure out why a parent would ask…
Read MoreWomen on the Rise: Considering Gender Balance in the MENA Region
It seems odd sometimes, this idea that hiring women constitutes a checkmark on a civil to-do list; it’s as though building a diverse employee base was a socially-motivated choice rather than a business imperative. International Women’s Day has come to pass once again, sparking conversations about the pressing need to fostering gender balance in business.…
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