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Movie about Yazidis, female fighters offers stylized look at Kurdish plight

"Sisters in Arms" casts an artful eye on the plight of Iraq's Yazidi women and the Kurdish women who fought the Islamic State, but critics say its narrative is misleading.

24 October 2019Iraq
nothing-can-stop-persistent-kurdish-iraqi-female-entrepreneurs

Nothing can stop persistent Kurdish-Iraqi female entrepreneurs

Lingering societal prejudice, family pressures, and an under-developed private sector constrain women from breaking into Iraqi workforce.

26 September 2019Iraq
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Female entrepreneurs fight crisis by reviving heritage

Three female entrepreneurs from the Middle East are defying political and economic crises in their countries to kick-start businesses with the limited funds they have available to them. They hope to inspire women around the region to pursue their creative talents to find employment.

13 June 2019Middle East
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Iraqi President Submits Ezidi Female Survivors’ Law To Parliament

Iraqi President, Barham Salih, announced on Sunday (7th April) that the presidency has submitted a draft of the Ezidi Female Survivors’ Law to the Council of Representatives for review and approval.

09 April 2019Iraq
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Egypt's feminists laud mass appointment of women as top judges

Earlier this month the Egyptian Supreme Judiciary Council decided to promote 16 female judges. While women have been latecomers to the Egyptian judiciary, they have been inching toward key posts in waves.

17 August 2018North Africa
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Egyptian women look to boost presence in police force

The Ministry of Interior in Egypt increased the presence of policewomen during the recent Eid festivities, particularly in order to ward off harassment against women.

27 June 2018North Africa
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What is the role of women in Lebanese politics?

As the Lebanese government is being formed, Lebanese women launch a campaign to pressure winning parties and coalitions to have at least 30% of the ministries and cabinet position be held by women in the upcoming government.

25 June 2018Middle East
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Eight female ministers hold seats in Egypt’s cabinet for the first time

After the appointment of two new female ministers on Thursday, the current Egyptian cabinet is made up of 8 female ministers. This results in a quarter of the Egyptian cabinet being occupied by female ministers.

17 June 2018North Africa
How-much-freedom-do-Egyptian-female-preachers-really-have

How much freedom do Egypt's female preachers really have?

The Egyptian Ministry of Religious Endowments recently decided to permit female preachers to give lessons and meet with women across the country as part of its reforms to renew religious discourse.

14 June 2018North Africa
Women-fill-leading-roles-in-Egypt’s-Ramadan-TV-series

Women fill leading roles in Egypt’s Ramadan TV series

The increasing presence of women in Egyptian television series will encourage people to become more accustomed to seeing women in the public sphere.

28 May 2018North Africa
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Egypt's women move onto soccer field

As Egypt prepares to participate in the 2018 FIFA World Cup, more Egyptian women move to the soccer field, both as referees and fans. Two women have already been made referees in Egypt's Second Division. 

16 May 2018North Africa
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Proposal to have a quota of 30 percent for female representation in...

Across Iraq and the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), gradual progress has been made, since 2003, to increase the representation of women in...

19 February 2018Iraq
Syria's Arab, Kurdish women join forces to fight for future

Syria's Arab, Kurdish women join forces to fight for future

Arab women are joining the Kurdish Women's Protection Units as they see a chance to improve their lives.

08 November 2017
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How the Syrian War is Shifting the Role of Women in Politics

How is the Syrian conflict changing the role of women, especially in the northern semi-autonomous region of Rojava?

20 October 2017
Iraq's female booksellers turn the page on gender roles

Iraq's female booksellers turn the page on gender roles

Women across Iraq are opening bookshops and are finding ways to oppose conservative gender roles in the country.

21 October 2017
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In Syria, Women Are Imprisoned by All Sides

Both men and women experience abuse in the prisons run by most of the groups fighting in Syria.

08 October 2017
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