Feminism
Voices from the Arab press: Davos 2026, Trump's Board of Peace, Saudi Arabia, feminism
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
Western feminists must stand with Azerbaijani women in Iran - opinion
Iranian feminists understood the revolution better than Europe’s intellectuals - opinion
Women at the threshold of Redemption: From Pharaoh's Egypt to the post-October 7 reality - opinion
Balcony death spotlights social pressure for single Egyptian women
A 35-year-old fell to her death from a balcony in Cairo last month after neighbors confronted her over suspected pre-marital relations, prompting an outpouring of anguish from single Egytpian women.
First woman appointed as artillery fire commander for Givati Brigade
In her new role, Hamra will be responsible for providing artillery support for the Givati infantry Brigade when it maneuvers in enemy territory in future conflicts.
Meet Orit Fuchs, a storyteller with a deep, pure appetite for art
Fuchs places the female image at the center of her work
Feminists worldwide mourn Egyptian trailblazer Nawal El Saadawi
The author of more than 50 books, she smashed taboos from sexuality and prostitution to female genital mutilation (FGM) - a practice she suffered as a child.
Short on representation, political parties rush to celebrate Women’s Day
Two weeks ahead of elections, candidates pledge change while Labor leader Merav Michaeli remains the only woman chairing a political party.
Most Americans think a woman could reach the White House by 2030
A Gallup poll conducted in 74 countries showed Americans were the most likely to say they thought a woman could lead their nation by 2030.
Dr. Areej Khatib, trailblazer in health leadership for Palestinian women
"Scientists in Palestine are not very lucky. As I told you, the system, the leadership, the atmosphere does not really give you the motivation and the means to do what you know very well to do."
Myanmar protesters string up women's clothes for protection
Traditionally, walking beneath items used to cover women's private parts is not only bad luck, but emasculating for men in Myanmar.
Did women ‘win’ the sexual revolution?
A sex-positive feminist tried to ‘have sex like a man.’ It came at a cost
Queen Esther helped me become the hero of my own Persian Jewish story
When met with a crisis — when the king’s evil adviser, Haman, decreed that all the Jews were to be killed — Esther looked deep within herself and realized she had strength.
