Egypt’s electoral labyrinth undermines women’s political representation
The current electoral labyrinth in Egypt continues to pose a significant challenge to creating a just and all-inclusive political system. Despite the myriad electoral reforms and constitutional...
View ArticleStudent blog: What does Saudi Arabia’s shift in power mean for women’s rights?
The recent power shift in Saudi Arabia from the late King Abdullah to King Salman calls attention to the previous ruler’s method of addressing women’s issues and gender inequality, and the new ruler’s...
View ArticleThe role of religious leaders in advocating for women
In a region where many laws and practices are informed by religious doctrine, the line between religion and the state blurs. Undeniably, religious leaders (imams, priests and rabbis) continue to play a...
View ArticleStudent blog: Iranian women and the fight against violence — legal and...
Legal mechanisms such as the passage of the proposed Protect Women Against Violence Bill, as well as the provision of shelters for women in danger of violence, could improve the condition of Iranian...
View ArticleStudent blog: ISIS’ recruitment of women — The fault of Islamophobia and the...
In order to combat the Islamic State’s recruitment of women, more information needs to be disseminated about the realities of life in ISIS and Western societies need to focus on empowering all women,...
View ArticleStudent blog — Toward the economic empowerment of women: Grassroots...
Morocco serves as one of many examples of how politics, religion and patriarchal traditions affect the way women achieve empowerment in the Middle East and North Africa region. However, this...
View ArticleParty politics and domestic violence laws in Tunisia and Morocco
It is time to take a closer look at the role of Islamist parties in the Middle East, the degree to which they coordinate with governmental and nongovernmental actors and the resulting long-term...
View ArticleFeminist associations under authoritarianism in Tunisia
Facing repression and intermittent silencing, AFTD and AFTURD managed nevertheless to keep the feminist discourse alive in Tunisia. They also have been present in the public sphere and have influenced...
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