One Year Later: The ERA is More Urgent Than Ever
One year ago today, following the Dobbs decision, The Supreme Court has continued to show a limited and regressive view of the rights conferred by our Constitution. It has also become clearer that opponents of equality in Congress will continue to manipulate the government to further the second-class status of women and gender/sexual minorities in […]
Women’s Voices Now Film Festival
Women’s voices continue to be globally underrepresented in mainstream media. That’s why Women’s Voices Now (WVN) hosts an annual Online Film Festival for films and filmmakers interested in exposure and advocacy of global women’s rights issues. We promote and amplify the free expression of the worldwide struggle for women’s civil, economic, political, and gender rights […]
Forgiveness the road to healing By Life Coach, Mira Khatib
Are you stuck in your yesterday? Carrying the burden of “what was” upon your shoulders? Many tend to hang on to pain, and live their present days aching from things that happened in their past. Even at times replaying in the mind hurtful scenarios over and over again. And then you ask, why do I […]
“Be An Icon” – The Power of Visualizing
Inline with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan as the “year of giving” in the UAE, commenced the fourth session of “Be an Icon” series that promotes “paying it forward” concept, with the opening question: where do you see yourself in 30 years? asked by Ms. Salma Sakhnini; Founder & […]
Beacon Of Hope For Women Around The World
[Mira Khatib, a published author, award winning poet and activist for women rights took it a step further in helping others. She co-founded an initiative for women empowerment, called Arab Woman Platform. As it’s Editor-in-Chief she and her team help women globally to live better and achieve their goals. Working on this platform Mira had […]
The Perfect One
I am the perfect one! You never had to sleep next to my frustrations, Then wake up to my mood swings You never worried about providing for me, because a “selected” or “occasional” gift went a long way; And you never had to keep a brave face, On the contrary, you showed me your weakness […]
4 Ideas for Kids Rooms Design
Getting children prepared for bedtime or study time can be one of the most difficult tasks of a parent. A reason for this has to do with children’s lack of attachment to their rooms. Below are 4 ideas for internal design that help turning a child’s room into a perfect study area and sleep cave: […]
My Journey with Book Clubs
There was a kind of emptiness inside of me, a sort of void that seemed to linger, all until things took a turn and I was introduced to book clubs in Dubai. Actually, three book clubs to be exact; all in the same year in 2019. Each book club has its unique flavor and essence […]
Pregnant Workers Fairness Act is a game changer for women
Starting Tuesday, millions of U.S. workers will gain vastly expanded protections under a new law that bars employers from discriminating against pregnant women and requires companies to provide accommodations so they can keep doing their jobs while they’re expecting. The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, aimed at promoting women’s health and economic well-being, effectively protects pregnant […]
FENDI prepares to make waves in Spain for summer 2023
As the summer season approaches, FENDI is thrilled to announce two exclusive projects set in Spain’s trendiest beach destinations, showcasing the launch of their new Astrology Collection starting in May 2023. Drawing inspiration from iconic collections in the House’s archives, namely Spring/Summer 1990 and Spring/Summer 1993, alongside the visionary touch of Artistic Director of Couture […]