What’s it like for expat women living and working in Dubai?
With more expats than locals living in the UAE, moving to Dubai seems to appeal to a lot of people. But relocating to a conservative environment where the population is 72% male1 could be considered quite daunting for some women. What cultural changes are you likely to face? Will you be treated differently from your male […]
In pictures: Taliban stop Afghan women from entering funfairs and parks
Since taking over Afghanistan, the Taliban have said women should not leave the home without a male relative and must cover their faces. Afghan women were banned from entering amusement parks in the capital Kabul this week, days after the country announced more public restrictions on women and girls. Since sweeping to power last year, […]
Women are leading talks on COP27’s toughest topic: Climate reparations
Nearly all of the key players in negotiations on loss and damage are women. Men usually outnumber and outrank women negotiators in climate talks, except when it comes to global warming’s thorniest diplomatic issue this year — reparations for climate disasters. The issue of polluting nations paying vulnerable countries is handed over to women, who got […]
Women Using Art and Culture to Build Peace in Ukraine
Women play a crucial role in peacebuilding as they focus on reconciliation, economic development, education, and transitional justice, according to the United States Institute of Peace. Studies have even found that when women are involved in peace agreements, peace is 35% more likely to last a minimum of 15 years. Since Russia invaded Ukraine in February […]
The Difficulties of a Woman Journalist’s Work Under Taliban
A Taliban grabbed his camera and slammed it on the floor and said, “Why are you talking to a woman?” I have been working as a local reporter for Zan Times for about seven months now. It is very difficult for a woman to work as a journalist in Afghanistan. The Taliban have imposed numerous […]