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Women of the Middle EastSpecial Episode: Discussing the Launch of Parallel Regional Report on Beijing+30 in Arab Region- Part 2A momentous conversation in this special podcast episode! Tune in as Arab States Civil Society Organizations and feminist network members come together to reflect on the launch of the parallel regional report assessing progress on the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action +30 in the Arab region. In this insightful discussion, we delve into the strides made over the past few decades, the challenges still faced, and the collective vision for a more inclusive and equitable future. This episode highlights the power of collaboration, the voices driving change, and the importance of continuing the journey toward gender equality and social...2025-01-2724 minWomen of the Middle EastSpecial Episode: Discussing the Launch of Parallel Regional Report on Beijing+30 in Arab Region- Part 1️ A momentous conversation in this special podcast episode! Tune in as Arab States Civil Society Organizations and feminist network members come together to reflect on the launch of the parallel regional report assessing progress on the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action +30 in the Arab region. In this insightful discussion, we delve into the strides made over the past few decades, the challenges still faced, and the collective vision for a more inclusive and equitable future. This episode highlights the power of collaboration, the voices driving change, and the importance of continuing the journey toward gender equality and social ju...2025-01-2027 min
Women of the Middle EastS7E3: A Conversation with Dr. Shaikha BinjasimIn this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Shaikha Binjasim, a Kuwaiti professor of philosophy with a PhD in metaphysics from the University of Virginia. Dr. Shaikha dives into the complexities of being a woman in the Middle East, addressing societal perceptions and the cultural and societal dynamics that often seek to silence their voice. #Podcast #WomenInTheMiddleEast #DrShaikhaBinjasim #Empowerment ##SocialChange2025-01-0225 min
Women of the Middle EastS7E2: A Conversation with Dr. Hala Al-DosariSeason 7 explores the diverse yet interconnected experiences of women from the MENA region, highlighting themes that resonate across cultures, countries, and generations. Through weekly episodes, we delve into thought-provoking topics, aiming to educate and empower. From gender-based violence and sexism in academia to women's sexual and reproductive health, our discussions may challenge comfort zones—an intentional step toward fostering understanding and respect for these crucial conversations.
Dr Hala Aldosari is a scholar of social determinants of health and gender-based violence research. She examines the influence of gender norms on women’s political, economic, legal, and health statuses in t...2024-12-1930 min
Women of the Middle EastS7E1: Sexism in Academia – A Conversation on Gender and Power with Dr. Maha El SaidSeason 7 explores the diverse yet interconnected experiences of women from the MENA region, highlighting themes that resonate across cultures, countries, and generations. Through weekly episodes, we delve into thought-provoking topics, aiming to educate and empower. From gender-based violence and sexism in academia to women's sexual and reproductive health, our discussions may challenge comfort zones—an intentional step toward fostering understanding and respect for these crucial conversations.
Dr. Maha El Said, Chair of the English Department at Cairo University, is a distinguished academic with over 22 years of experience in teaching and research. A pioneer in American Studies, she au...2024-12-1228 min
Empowered to GrowEp. 184 - Dr. Amal Al-Malki - Language, Culture, & Innovation: Leveraging Social Impact for Business SuccessIn "Language, Culture, and Innovation: Leveraging Social Impact for Business Success," we’re thrilled to feature the remarkable Dr. Amal Al-Malki.Dr. Al-Malki, Founding Dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Hamad bin Khalifa University, brings profound insights into how language and cultural understanding are essential drivers of social impact and business growth. Known for her dedication to women's rights, gender equality, and cultural diplomacy, Dr. Al-Malki shares a unique perspective on creating meaningful impact in business and beyond.Don’t miss this enlightening conversation bridging academic insights and real-world applications for toda...2024-11-0534 min
Women of the Middle EastPalestinian Women Voices with Rula JebrealThis series highlights Palestinian women, both within and outside of Palestine, as they create their personal stories in defining who they are as Palestinian women, while integrating them into the larger public narrative of the war in Gaza and more.
Rula Jebreal is a Palestinian foreign policy analyst, journalist, novelist, and screenwriter. Rula brought Palestinians’ occupation to the Italian audience when no other voices did, and has been a credible and respected voice, speaking about Islamophobia, occupation, human rights, Middle Eastern politics, and more.2024-09-2229 min
Women of the Middle EastPalestinian Women Voices with Etaf RumThis series highlights Palestinian women, both within and outside of Palestine, as they create their personal stories in defining who they are as Palestinian women, while integrating them into the larger public narrative of the war in Gaza and more.
Etaf Rum, a Palestinian American novelist and New York Times best-selling author and entrepreneur, who has a bachelor degree in English language and literature, BS in philosophy, MA in American and British literature and philosophy, joins this episode to discuss the 75 years of injustice Palestinians have faced, with Palestinian women being silenced and unable to express themselves...2024-09-2225 min
Women of the Middle EastPalestinian Women Voices with Linda SarsourThis series highlights Palestinian women, both within and outside of Palestine, as they create their personal stories in defining who they are as Palestinian women, while integrating them into the larger public narrative of the war in Gaza and more.
Linda Sarsour challenges media bias against Arabs and Muslims, sharing post - 9/11 experiences in NYC. Embracing her Palestinian identity, she advocates for economic justice and immigrant rights, facing threats but fostering solidarity, especially in Gaza. She is a respected U.S. political activist, co-founder of the Women’s March, dedicated to women’s rights, social justice, and comb...2024-09-2220 min
Women of the Middle EastPalestinian Women Voices with Dana DajaniThis series highlights Palestinian women, both within and outside of Palestine, as they create their personal stories in defining who they are as Palestinian women, while integrating them into the larger public narrative of the war in Gaza and more.
Embark on a heartfelt journey with Dana Dajani, a Palestinian poet and actress, as she opens up about the emotional stories of her grandparents’ escape from Palestine. These stories have echoed through generations, weaving a resilient thread that binds her to her Palestinian identity. Join us as Dana unravels the enchanting power of poetry and discusses the pi...2024-09-2222 min
Women of the Middle EastPalestinian Women Voices with Leen Al FaqihThis series highlights Palestinian women, both within and outside of Palestine, as they create their personal stories in defining who they are as Palestinian women, while integrating them into the larger public narrative of the war in Gaza and more.
Leen Al Faqih, a 28-year-old Palestinian Jordanian, holds a master’s degree in women and child abuse and works full-time as a musician. Her passion for music and academic background are deeply interconnected, as she views war and displacement as forms of abuse. Her thesis focused on the benefits of music-based interventions in supporting abused children, particularly re...2024-09-2215 min
Women of the Middle EastS6E4: A conversation with Lana MedawarSeason 6 presents women stories, standing on themes around which their stories intersect, collide or/and merge.
Lana Medawar is a seasoned journalist and media innovator, born on March 8, 1986, in Jezzine, a city known for its stunning landscapes. Her career began at a radio station before she graduated from the Lebanese University with a degree in radio and TV journalism in 2006. Lana's professional journey includes significant roles such as a news anchor and program presenter at Almayadeen news channel, where she also creatively led and produced the diverse show "Almashadiyya."
In 2021, Lana shifted her focus towards h...2024-02-2729 min
Women of the Middle EastS6E3: A conversation with Dr. Shurooq AminBorn in Kuwait on the 10th of October 1967 to a Kuwaiti father and a Syrian mother, Dr. Shurooq Amin is an Anglophone poet, an artist, a certified interior decorator, and a professor at Kuwait University. She holds a PhD in Creative Writing and an MA in English Literature. She has appeared on several television interviews on Kuwait TV, as well as in various Middle Eastern and Kuwaiti magazines and newspapers. She has given lectures about poetry and writing to school-children in private British schools in Kuwait and regularly holds poetry readings. Her poems, short stories, and paintings have appeared i...2024-02-1340 min
Women of the Middle EastS6E2: A conversation with Dr. Zainab SalbiZainab Salbi is an Iraqi American women's rights activist, writer, television show host, and podcaster. She is the co-founder of Daughters for Earth, a fund and a movement of Daughters rising up worldwide with climate solutions to protect and restore Mother Earth. She is also the co-founder of Women for Women International, a non-profit organization that helps women affected by sexual violence and conflict. She hosted Through Her Eyes and #MeToo, Now What? television shows, about issues affecting women. From 2022 she hosted the Redefined podcast.
In her 2005 memoir Between Two Worlds: Escape from Tyranny: Growing Up in...2024-01-3049 min
Women of the Middle EastS6E1: A conversation with Dr. Lina Abi RafehDr. Lina AbiRafeh is an Arab-American feminist activist and author who works gender issues in development and humanitarian contexts. She has worked for various United Nations agencies and international non-governmental organizations and was the executive director of the Arab Institute for Women at the Lebanese American University.
She has a Master's degree in International Economics and Development from Johns Hopkins University.
She completed her PhD at the London School of Economics and Political Science in 2008, her thesis focusing on gender-based violence in humanitarian aid in conflict and post-conflict zones.
Dr. Lina Abi Rafeh...2024-01-1646 min
Women of the Middle EastS5 E7: Reflections on Justice & Beauty in Muslim Marriages: Towards Egalitarian EthicsThis season is a collaboration between Women of the Middle East (WME) podcast and Musawah. Musawah (‘equality’ in Arabic) is a global movement for equality and justice in the Muslim family. Musawah launched in February 2009 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. They work in International Advocacy and Knowledge & Capacity Building. In 2020, they launched the Campaign for Justice to bring advocates for family law reform together and build support at the national, regional, and global levels towards equality and justice for all women living in Muslim contexts.
Social Media Handles:Website: www.musawah.org
Facebook: facebook.com/musawahm...2023-06-2648 min
Women of the Middle EastS5 E6: Law And Practice featuring Dr. Sa‘diyya ShaikhThis season is a collaboration between Women of the Middle East (WME) podcast and Musawah. Musawah (‘equality’ in Arabic) is a global movement for equality and justice in the Muslim family. Musawah launched in February 2009 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. They work in International Advocacy and Knowledge & Capacity Building. In 2020, they launched the Campaign for Justice to bring advocates for family law reform together and build support at the national, regional, and global levels towards equality and justice for all women living in Muslim contexts.
Dr. Sa‘diyya Shaikh is an associate professor in the Department for the Study o...2023-06-1218 min
Women of the Middle EastS5 E5: Law And Practice featuring Dr. Marwa SharafeldinThis season is a collaboration between Women of the Middle East (WME) podcast and Musawah. Musawah (‘equality’ in Arabic) is a global movement for equality and justice in the Muslim family. Musawah launched in February 2009 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. They work in International Advocacy and Knowledge & Capacity Building. In 2020, they launched the Campaign for Justice to bring advocates for family law reform together and build support at the national, regional, and global levels towards equality and justice for all women living in Muslim contexts.
Dr. Marwa Sharafeldin is a scholar-activist with a Ph.D. in law from the U...2023-05-2930 min
Women of the Middle EastS5 E4: Islamic Legal Theory & Ethics featuring Dr. Nevin RedaThis season is a collaboration between Women of the Middle East (WME) podcast and Musawah. Musawah (‘equality’ in Arabic) is a global movement for equality and justice in the Muslim family. Musawah launched in February 2009 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. They work in International Advocacy and Knowledge & Capacity Building. In 2020, they launched the Campaign for Justice to bring advocates for family law reform together and build support at the national, regional, and global levels towards equality and justice for all women living in Muslim contexts.
Dr. Nevin Reda is an associate professor of Muslim studies at Emmanuel College of Vi...2023-05-1524 min
Women of the Middle EastS5 E3: Lessons From the Prophet featuring Dr. Sara Ababneh & Dr. Shadaab RahemtullaThis season is a collaboration between Women of the Middle East (WME) podcast and Musawah. Musawah (‘equality’ in Arabic) is a global movement for equality and justice in the Muslim family. Musawah launched in February 2009 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. They work in International Advocacy and Knowledge & Capacity Building. In 2020, they launched the Campaign for Justice to bring advocates for family law reform together and build support at the national, regional, and global levels towards equality and justice for all women living in Muslim contexts.
Dr. Sara Ababneh is a lecturer in international relations in the Department of Polit...2023-05-0138 min
Women of the Middle EastS5 E2: The Qurʾan featuring Dr. Omaima Abou-Bakr & Dr. Nur RofiahThis season is a collaboration between Women of the Middle East (WME) podcast and Musawah. Musawah (‘equality’ in Arabic) is a global movement for equality and justice in the Muslim family. Musawah launched in February 2009 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. They work in International Advocacy and Knowledge & Capacity Building. In 2020, they launched the Campaign for Justice to bring advocates for family law reform together and build support at the national, regional, and global levels towards equality and justice for all women living in Muslim contexts.
Dr. Omaima Abou-Bakr is a professor of English and comparative literature at Cairo Unive...2023-04-1726 min
Women of the Middle EastS5 E1: Introduction featuring Dr. Mulki Al-SharmaniThis season is a collaboration between Women of the Middle East (WME) podcast and Musawah. Musawah (‘equality’ in Arabic) is a global movement for equality and justice in the Muslim family. Musawah launched in February 2009 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. They work in International Advocacy and Knowledge & Capacity Building. In 2020, they launched the Campaign for Justice to bring advocates for family law reform together and build support at the national, regional, and global levels towards equality and justice for all women living in Muslim contexts.
Dr. Mulki Al-Sharmani is an associate professor of Islamic and Middle Eastern studies at the Unive...2023-03-2628 min
LSE Middle East Centre PodcastsThe Politics of Representation: Feminist Media Studies in the Middle EastThis panel, co-organised with Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), focused on the role that representations of femininities, masculinities, and sexualities in media and cultural productions play in maintaining or challenging stereotypes, and the gendered norms and regimes that these give rise to.
Drawing on feminist approaches to media and cultural studies, speakers will discuss how different media forms, ranging from traditional print to film, advertising, and digital media have shaped gendered discourses and, relatedly, feminist thinking and praxes in the Middle East.
Dalia Said Mostafa is Associate Professor on the Women, Society & Development Programme, Hamad Bin Khalifa University. On this...2023-03-171h 26
Women of the Middle EastS4 Voices Across Genres Ep 10: Season RecapThank you for listening to Women of the Middle East, Season 4. This episode is a short recap looking back at our guests, their feminist perspective and their stories. I hope you will join us for Season 5, coming soon!
Our Social Media Handles:Website: https://linktr.ee/wme_podcast | https://amalalmalki.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wmepodcast
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-amal-mohammed-al-malki-82181a16/ | https://www.linkedin.com/company/wmepodcast/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/wme_podcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wme_podcast/ | https://www.instagram.com/dr_amal_al...2023-02-2811 min
Women of the Middle EastS4 Voices Across Genres Ep 9: Unleashing the Power of Groups, Grassroots Movements and Communities with Nisreen Haj AhmadNisreen Haj Ahmad is the director & co-founder of Ahel, a social enterprise that offers community organizing and leadership training and coaching. It partners with constituency groups and organizations to build their power and help them run grassroots campaigns. She is coaching grassroots campaigns and leaders in Jordan, Palestine, Lebanon, and Syria.
Social Media Handles:Website: https://ahel.org/
Facebook: facebook.com/Ahel.org
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/nisreen-haj-ahmad-38716011/ | https://linkedin.com/company/ahel-org
Twitter: @Nisreenhaj | @Ahel_org
Instagram: @ahel.organization2023-02-1341 min
Women of the Middle EastS4 Voices Across Genres Ep 8: Education, Philanthropy, and Women’s Empowerment featuring Naza AlakijaAbout the guest:
Naza Alakija is an Iranian humanitarian and an adviser to a number of leading global institutions. She is the Founder & CEO of Sage Foundation, an NGO which works across the pillars of education, the support of women & girls, and climate action. Naza is an advocate for girls’ access to education and is dedicated to funding innovative grassroots movements that deliver holistic solutions to the climate crisis and beyond.
Social Media Handles:Website: https://www.nazaalakija.com/ | https://sagefdn.org/
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/naza-alakija-607b80197/
Twitter: @NazaAlakija
...2023-01-3037 min
Women of the Middle EastS4 Voices Across Genres Ep 7: Gender Inclusion, Diversity, and Sports featuring Aziza Nait SibahaAbout the guest:
Aziza Nait Sibaha was born in Morocco, where she began her career as a journalist in 1997. She is both a Senior TV Anchor and Editor-in-Chief at the Paris-based France 24 news channel, Sciences-Po, and Harvard Alumna. She is also a Public Speaking trainer and a gender diversity advocate. as well as the founder of Taja Sport; a media platform created in March 2021 that is dedicated to women's sports in the MENA region.
Social Media Handles: Facebook: facebook.com/azizanaitsibahaofficial/
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/aziza-nait-sibaha
Twitter: @AzizaNaitSibaha
In...2023-01-1634 min
Women of the Middle EastS4 Voices Across Genres Ep 6: Women’s activism, conflict zones, and digital media featuring Diana MoukalledAbout the guest:
Diana Moukalled is a Lebanese journalist, feminist, and documentary producer/director with almost 30 years of experience in the media industry and writing and producing stories in the Middle East. As one of the leading female war correspondents in the Arab world, her war coverages included Lebanon, Afghanistan (2001), Iraq (2003), and Yemen (2015). Diana is also a co-founder and Managing Editor of Daraj. She is considered a prominent voice for the defense of human and women’s rights, with her extensive experience in both traditional and digital media, and is also a columnist, and a media and ge...2023-01-0242 min
Women of the Middle EastS4 Voices Across Genres Ep 5: Altering the narrative: The power of positivity, drama therapy, and resilience featuring Her Highness Sheikha Intisar Al SabahAbout the guest:
Her Highness Sheikha Intisar Al Sabah is a Kuwaiti philanthropist, author, columnist, social entrepreneur, film producer, founder & CEO, and princess of the House of Al-Sabah, the ruling family of Kuwait. She is committed to philanthropic excellence with respect to her vision of fostering Peace in the Arab world and beyond.
Social Media Handles: Twitter: @intisaralsabah Instagram: @intisaralsabah@intisarfoundation@theglobaldiwan@al_nowair
LinkedIn: HH Sheikha Intisar AlSabah Website: Intisarfoundation.org2022-12-1933 min
Women of the Middle EastS4 Voices Across Genres Ep 4: Featuring Honey Thaljieh (This episode is sponsored by Amazing Generation)About the guest:
Honey is co-founder of women’s football in Palestine, the first captain of the Palestinian national football team, the first woman in the Middle East to obtain a FIFA Master’s and to be employed by FIFA (Fédération International de Football Association). Honey is a role model to women and girls throughout the Arab world and an inspiration to all who dream to live life abundantly.
Social media handles:
Instagram: @honeythaljieh
LinkedIn: Honey ThaljiehThe Generation Amazing Foundation (GA) is a human and social...2022-12-0534 min
Women of the Middle EastS4 Voices Across Genres Ep 3: The super-power of self-esteem, hybridity, and mindfulness w Her Highness Sayyida Basma Al-SaidOur Guest Info: HH AlSayyida Basma Al Said, born to a mother from the UK and an Omani father, is a well-established Mental Health Clinical Counselor & hypnotherapist, and PTSD trainer with over 21 years of experience seeing and treating patients with a wide array of disorders. She is the founder of “Whispers of Serenity”; Oman’s first-of-its-kind mental health clinic & holistic well-being center since 2011.
Guest's Social media handles:
Instagram: basmaalsaidofficial
Linkedin: AlSayyida Basma Al Said
2022-11-2232 min
Women of the Middle EastS4 Ep 2: Health awareness and Intimate Studies w Dr. Shereen El-FekiBorn to a Welsh mother and an Egyptian father, Dr. Shereen is a British, Egyptian, and Canadian intimate-rights advocate, author, and activist working on issues related to health and social welfare in the Arab region -- including intimate attitudes toward sexual (and political) freedoms
Social media handles are:
Twitter and Insta: @shereenelfeki
TikTok: ShereenElFeki
Facebook: Shereen El Feki
LinkedIn: Shereen El Feki2022-11-0436 min
Women of the Middle EastS4 Voices Across Genres Ep 1: “ The body is the container of traumas”: illness narratives, disability, & women’s voices w/ Dr. Shahd AlshammariKuwaiti- Palestinian author of her latest book “Head Above Water: Reflections on Illness”, academic scholar, and Assistant Professor of English Literature at the Gulf University for Science and Technology, Kuwait.
Guest Socials:
@DrShahdals2022-10-3034 min
Women of the Middle EastSeason 3 Episode 6: A Conversation with Young Feminist MEP Hannah NeumannThe first episode of:
Dr. Amal’s conversation with Feature MEP Hannah Neumann.
More about our guest:
Hannah Neumann is the peace and human rights spokesperson of "The Greens/European Free Alliance (EFA)", Vice-Chair of the Human Rights Committee (DROI), member of the Committee on Security and Defence Policy (SEDE) and substitute in the Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET) as well as head of the delegation for relations with the Arabian Peninsula. At the German Green party, she is also a member of the motions committee. Hannah Neumann studied media sciences and...2022-10-3011 min
Women of the Middle EastSeason 3 Episode 4: A Conversation with Young Feminist Ola ShahbaToday’s episode is featuring Ola Shahba!
Get to know more about our guest:
A social activist who contributed in founding more than one political group, including a left-wing party that emerged after the January revolution. She was also an organizing member of other formations and youth movements.
A Trainer from the Informal Education Authority, forms and objects of origin from the organization.
University of London, College of Oriental and African Studies, and on the Fellowship of the University of British Columbia School of International Studies.
She work...2022-10-3022 min
Women of the Middle EastSeason 03 Episode 05: A Conversation with Young Feminist AishaAisha is one of Qatar’s most popular singers and songwriters, with her talent, drive, and passion have led to headlining performances around the world, including at the United Nations General Assembly in New York and at the grand opening of Doha Festival City.
Check out our guest’s socials:
Instagram: @aishaofcl
Twitter: @aishaofcl
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aishaofcl
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGsA...2022-10-3020 min
Women of the Middle EastSeason 3 Episode 3: A Conversation with Young Feminist Banan AbuZainEddin [Arabic]
Banan Abu Zain Eddin is a feminist activist, co-founder, and executive director of Takatoat feminist collective and advocacy and gender trainer. She is a holder of a Diploma degree in Management of Non-Profit institutions and is currently pursuing a second Bachelor in Law. Banan have more than eight years of experience working in the civil society and humanitarian field. She is the co-founder of the “Feminist Sessions” initiative aiming to spread feminist and women’s rights knowledge and contribute to strengthening the young feminist movement in Jordan. Banan worked as a Youth civic engagement Coordinator at Mercy Corps- Jordan...2022-10-3037 min
Women of the Middle EastSeason 3 Episode 3: A Conversation with Young Feminist Banan AbuZainEddin [Dubbed]Banan Abu Zain Eddin is a feminist activist, co-founder, and executive director of Takatoat feminist collective and advocacy and gender trainer. She is a holder of a Diploma degree in Management of Non-Profit institutions and is currently pursuing a second Bachelor in Law. Banan have more than eight years of experience working in the civil society and humanitarian field. She is the co-founder of the “Feminist Sessions” initiative aiming to spread feminist and women’s rights knowledge and contribute to strengthening the young feminist movement in Jordan. Banan worked as a Youth civic engagement Coordinator at Mercy Corps- Jordan and a Field...2022-10-3030 min
Women of the Middle EastSeason 03 Episode 01: A Conversation with Young Feminist Nourah Al-SulaimanNourah Al-Sulaiman is the Student Outreach Manager for the Ensaniyat Project, a Migrant-Rights.Org initiative. Nourah was able to identify injustices around her from a young age. Acknowledging the privilege she had being a Kuwaiti in the Gulf, she made it her mission to make sure injustices faced by marginalized groups in the region are addressed. Using the power of dialogue in shaping societies, she focuses on getting the conversation going as a bottom-up approach to achieving change in attitudes towards migrant workers.
Having completed her Bachelors in International Relations with a minor in History, sh...2022-10-3054 min
Women of the Middle EastSeason 3 Episode 2: Conversations with young feminists with Khawla KsiksiOur guest for the second episode of season 03 is Khawla Ksiksi.
Khawla Ksiksi is co-founder of the collective “Voices of Tunisian Black Women”. She is a lawyer by training and head of programmes at the Rosa Luxemburg Foundation. She works mainly on environmental justice and natural resources and is heavily involved in the feminist, intersectional anti-racist struggle.
She is a Tunisian jurist, advocate for environmental justice and activist who is engaged in feminist, anti-racist, intersectional activism. After the Tunisian Revolution (2011), she joined Mnemty (My Dream), an association that fights against all forms...2022-10-3038 min
Women of the Middle EastSeason 02 Episode 03: Social Impact Women at the Frontlines: Leading the Battle Against Covid-19 by Rita RhayemEmpower Now: Social Impact Women at the Frontlines: Leading the Battle Against Covid-19 by Rita Rhayem
Rita Rhayem
Instagram: @rita.rhayemTwitter: @ritarhayem
Humanitarian worker, Women's rights & youth advocate #CaritasLebanon
https://web.facebook.com/pg/Dr-Rita-Rhayem-611082642883935/posts/
Moderator: Hanane Benkhollouk
Notable mentions:
Dagmar Symes
Rita Rhayem
Hanane Benkhollouk
Important links:
https://executive-women.me
(Epower-Now) https://conference.stellar.online/#/rooms/604765822c90c61d94f5dba4/sessi...2022-10-3019 min
Women of the Middle EastSeason 02 Episode 02: Women Enacting Social Impact In collaboration with Executive WomenWomen Enacting Social Impact: Gender Based Violence
In collaboration with Executive Women
Today's episode features Ghida Anani (@ghidaanani)
Founder & Director of ABAAD
Twitter: @GhidaAnani
ABAAD https://www.abaadmena.org
Web | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter
@abaadmena
@AbaadMENA
Other notable speakers of this season:
Dagmar Symes
Rita Rhayem
Hanane Benkhollouk
Executive-women.me
Important links:
https://executive-women.me
(Epower-Now) https://conference.stellar.online/#/rooms/604765822c90c61d94f5dba4/s...2022-10-3017 min
Women of the Middle EastSeason 02 Episode 01: Women Enacting Social Impact In collaboration with Executive WomenAbout Executive Women:
Since its launching in 2013 in the UAE, Executive-Women has been portraying inspiring and innovative women entrepreneurs, who are changing the face of business by fearlessly daring to pursue their dreams.
These Women have emotional strength and intelligence, enabling them to balance a family life with their social lives, while also aiming for higher career goals. We celebrate the achievements of these Women, and respect all the dedication it takes to keep going without giving up.
Dr. Amal is the key speaker with Hanane Benkhollouk on the first episode o...2022-10-3019 min
Women of the Middle EastSeason 02 Episode 04: Empower Now: Social Impact- The Glass Ceiling: Ambition vs. Gender Speaker: Dagmar SymesGet to know our episode’s speaker and moderator:
Dagmar Symes
Dagmar’s first General Manager position was at Hotel Chateau Grand Barrail in Saint Emilion, France. She then spent 12 years in a managerial capacity in the luxury jewelry business and worked in flagship stores of renowned brands such as BVLGARI and Louis Vuitton in France and Germany where she held the position of Marketing Director, before returning to the hospitality industry in 2010 as Hotel Manager for Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski, Munich.
Socials: Instagram @symesdagmar
Hanane Benkhallouk
With a US M...2022-10-3025 min
Tales from the TrunkEpisode 41: Miri Baker - ”DUEL”This time around, we’re joined by the one and only Miri Baker (@MiriBaker). Miri brings us a trunked story from ye olden days, all the way back in 2011, plus a lot of great conversation about the load-bearing parts of our personalities, cosplay, and how genuinely liking the things we like is good, actually.
This episode’s reading carries content warnings for blood, extremely unsafe handling of swords, and extremely incorrect understanding of swords. It is just under 20 minutes long.
Things we mention on this episode:
Blue at War, the cape Miri...2022-07-151h 10
PENTAGRAMA LATINOAMERICANOPentagrama Latinoamericano - domingo 27.03.2022Escucha desde Suiza, la mas completa seleccion de música andina peruana y latinoamericana de todos los tiempos, interpretada con instrumentos tradicionales de los Andes, como la quena (kena), zampoñas, sikus, tarkas, charango, etc... e instrumentos contemporaneos
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13h00 en Miami (USA) y Toronto (Canada)
19h00 (hora de verano en Europa)
18h00 (hora de invierno en Europa)
vía http://PentagramaLatinoamericanoRadioFolk.com y http://malkitv.com
Los Kjarkas - EL OBRERO
Eva A...2022-03-271h 31
Women Power Podcast with Wafa AlobaidatAmal Al Malki On How And Why We Should All Be Visible LeadersIn this episode, Dr. Amal Malki shares her insights on the challenges women, especially Muslim women face in their own homelands in the education sector. Being the founding dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences in Qatar, Amal aims to tackle gender stereotypes plaguing Arab women and their careers. A firm believer of the feminist movement, Amal wants to help women find their voice and know their rights. She sheds light on the existing amalgamation of culture and religion in the Arab World, leading to disputes that are left unresolved. Catch up on our episode with Dr...2021-07-0843 min
Qatar FIFA World Cup 2022Episode 13 | Amal Al Malki | The World Cup and Women's Rights in Qatar | June 2021Dr. Amal Mohammed Al-Malki, Founding Dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Hamad bin Khalifa University, spoke with Danyel Reiche, Visting Associate Professor at GUQ.In previous podcasts, guests discussed issues related to Qatari female athletes. In today’s episode, our scope goes beyond sport and we examine the progress women have made in Qatar prior to the FIFA World Cup 2022 and which challenges remain.Dr. Amal Mohammed Al-Malki is the Founding Dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Hamad bin Khalifa University, Qatar Foundation. Prior to that, she wa...2021-06-1320 min
Women of the Middle EastEpisode 9: Women in Conflict Zones: Palestinian Women with Randa SinioraRanda Siniora is the General Director of the Women's Center for Legal Aid and Counselling (WCLAC). She is a human rights and women’s rights activists with a professional experience in the field of International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law for over 35 years. Earlier, she was the Senior Executive Director of the Palestinian Independent Commission for Human Rights (ICHR) from 2007 to 2015 and the General Director of Al- Haq, Law in the Service of Man (2001-2005). Previously she also headed the Networking and Advocacy at the WCLAC and worked as a Legal Researcher and Coordinator of the Women's Rights Program at...2021-05-2146 min
Women of the Middle EastEp 8: I choose to challenge, International Women's Day An episode created to celebrate women everywhere!
Happy international women’s day to you all!
Get to know all the feminists featured in our podcast episode:
Banan AbuZainEddin CO-FOUNDER & Executive Director
Takatoat | Amman | Jordan Socials:
Facebook| Banan Abo Zain Aldeen Twitter| @abuzaineddin Instagram| abuzaineddin
Samia Malki
President of Kadirat. Member of the Board of ESCWA's Arab World Report 2025 Vice coordinator of Tha’era network for equality and solidarity. expert strategy
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Women of the Middle EastEpisode 7: Covid-19 and Violence Against WomenOur guests:Dr Al-Sharekh is the Director of Ibtkar Strategic Consultancy leading political, leadership and diversity training programs in Kuwait and the GCC region, and has held senior consultative and teaching positions in academic, governmental and non-governmental institutions in the Arabian Gulf and abroad, and is a board member of several academic and non-governmental organisations. She is chairperson of the Chaillot award winning Abolish 153 campaign to end honor killing legislations, and a cofounder of Mudhawi’s List, a platform to support women running for political office.Asma KhaderA lawyer and advocate for hu...2021-02-0354 min
Women of the Middle EastEpisode 6: Women in Lebanon - A Story of Struggle with Zeina Abdel KhalikGet to know our Episode guest:
Zeina is a feminist and human rights advocate with a BS in Biology (2002) and Masters in Public Health (2004) from The American University of Beirut. Zeina is a certified gender trainer from KIT University- Amsterdam and have been working with International Organizations for the past 10 years as a development and gender expert. She has extensive experience in programming, policy work, research and organizational development in critical areas related to gender mainstreaming and promoting women’s participation in the decision-making spheres.
Persons/entities in the episode:
https://kafa...2020-12-1439 min
Qandid Qatar PodcastEp 9: Interview with Dean at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (Dr. Amal Mohammed Al-Malki)
Welcome to another episode of Qandid Qatar. Up to this point in our podcasts, we have talked about various things such as entrepreneurship, essential motivational skills and personal development in many fields by our inspiring guests. Today, we are hosting an episode with Dr. Amal Mohammed Al-Malki who’s the Founding Dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Hamad Bin Khalifa University in 2016. She was also a Professor at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar, from 2005 to 2016.She's a Qatari mother, feminist, humanitarian, professor, an author and lastly a Dean. Special th...2020-12-1300 min
Women of the Middle EastEpisode 5: The Personal is Political with Rawaa K. AugéAbout our guest:
Rawaa Augé is the Presenter and producer of “women voices” or “bekasretta” at Al Jazeera Arabic Channel.
Rawaa joined Al Jazeera as a news presenter in 2014, covering a series of reports from the Central African republic, Bosnia, and Lebanon. She covers numerous events for Al Jazeera, including coverage of the United Nations General Assembly meetings. Rawaa has also conducted a number of high profile interviews for the Channel, including an interview with Nobel Prize winner Nadia Murad during the Doha forum 2018. She previously worked for France24 in Paris.
She h...2020-11-0254 min
Women of the Middle EastEpisode 4: Conversation with Intisar AlAmyal Intisar Al-Amyal is a leading figure in the Iraqi women’s rights organisation “Iraqi Women’s League,” where she works to combat discrimination, increase equality between the sexes, and safeguard the right of education for all Iraqi children and youths. She also educates women and young people on the importance of participating in political life.
She is also the winner of Swedish Per Anger Prize of 2020, for her 20 years of dedication to fighting for equality and the rights of women in Iraq. The Per Anger Prize is an international prize which the Swedish government has distributed since 2004.
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Women of the Middle EastEpisode 3: Women in Conflict Zones with Sama'a Al-HamdaniAbout our guest:
Sama'a Al-Hamdani is an independent analyst focusing on Yemeni political dynamics, focusing on the role of regional actors in Yemen's war and the obstacles in the path of transitional justice post-conflict. Previously, she was a non-resident fellow at the Middle East Institute (MEI), a visiting fellow at the Center for Contemporary Arab Studies (CCAS) at Georgetown University, and a fellow at the Sana'a Center for Strategic Studies (SCSS). She is also the director of the Yemen Cultural Institute for Heritage and the Arts (YCIHA), a non-profit in Washington, DC, dedicated to Yemeni arts and h...2020-10-0547 min
Women of the Middle EastEpisode 2: Arab Women Beyond Stereotypes with Dr. Hadeel QazzazOur new episode is a conversation with Dr Hadeel Qazzaz , Oxfam International Regional Gender Coordinator. On Arab Women Beyond Stereotypes.
About Our Guest:Dr. Hadeel Qazzaz, Program Director-Pro-Poor Integrity in Integrity Action. She was born in Gaza Shati refugee camp in the Gaza Strip, a specialist in gender and development. She received her Ed.D. from Leeds University. Qazzaz has contributed to the first Palestinian human development report, the Palestine national poverty report, the Palestine time-use survey, and reports on the right to education. She was involved in the adaptation of the Transparency International Source Book i...2020-09-2131 min