women’s rights

Cairo’s Ballerinas are redefining Egyptian society

In 2015, Egyptian filmmaker Mohamed Taher had an idea. Inspired by New York City’s Ballerina…

Lebanese women push back against the law that allows rapists to escape prison by marrying their victims

An eerie sight met the eyes of those walking along Beirut’s picturesque corniche last week.…

8 TED Talks to get you through Trump’s first week – and inspire you to #resist

Ever since Donald Trump was sworn in as President of the United States last Friday,…

“Love Trumps Hate”

By Francesca Kelsall Saturday the 21st of January 2017 is certain to go down as…

Online Shame: Women’s Empowerment and Modern Techniques of Repression

By Francesca Kelsall As Internet access across the world becomes more and more pervasive, the…

The Changing Face of Saudi Women?

Earlier this month, National Geographic released an article entitled ‘The Changing Face of Saudi Women’,…

Mona Eltahawy: Leading the Middle East’s Sexual Revolution

I have recently read Headscarves and Hymens: Why the Middle East Needs a Sexual Revolution…