April 2, 2018 Morocco and Tunisia Tackle the … Whatever the opinion of the Moroccan or Tunisian people, the debates on inheritance have lifted the taboo that has surrounded the issue for decades. …
March 24, 2018 Iranian Arabs: Caught … The pressing economic problems, paralyzing air pollution and transnational …
March 12, 2018 The Issue of … Two camps have emerged in the debate over how to view and discuss homosexuality. …
Hope Fades for African Refugees in Egypt Published on March 11, 2018 The EU’s efforts to reach an agreement with Egypt suggest an anticipated rise in migration attempts, especially as the deal with Libya has made migration via … In this article: Egypt | Human Rights - Population - Refugees
Sufis Targeted in Post-Revolution Libya Published on March 8, 2018 Although Sufis were marginalized for much of Qaddafi’s rule, circumstances have arguably worsened since he died. After the revolution, Sufis worried that new … In this article: Libya | Culture - History - Politics - Population - Religion - Social Justice | Current
Hijab Protests Highlight Iran’s Social and Political Divide Published on February 19, 2018 Although the moderates and reformists are more open to change within a controlled environment, the hardliners see the disappearance of hijab as symbolic of the … In this article: Iran | Economy - History - Politics - Population
Five Years After Arab Spring, Libya’s Tawergha Prepare to Return Home Published on January 16, 2018 Five years later, the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) helped jump-start a reconciliation process between the two cities. An agreement was … In this article: Libya | Politics - Population - Refugees
Crackdown on Egypt’s LGBT Community Continues, with Popular Support Published on December 15, 2017 The 16 alleged homosexuals were sentenced to three years in prison in late November 2017. However, 67 MPs proposed a draft bill to outlaw same-sex … In this article: Egypt | Human Rights - Politics - Population - Social Justice
#Metoo Hashtag also Trending in the MENA Region: “Modesty Doesn’t Stop Harassment” Published on October 31, 2017 In the MENA region and elsewhere in the world, the #metoo campaign has allowed women to share, express and illustrate the magnitude of the issue. Now, real … In this article: Population - Social Justice
Berber Marginalization in North Africa Fuels Identity Movements Published on October 19, 2017 The Berbers strategize and react to their marginalization in different ways, according to the realities of their local and national environment. In general, … In this article: Algeria - Morocco | Culture - Population - Society
Berber Marginalization in North Africa Fuels Identity Movements Published on October 19, 2017 The Berbers strategize and react to their marginalization in different ways, according to the realities of their local and national environment. In general, … In this article: Culture - Population - Social Justice - Society
Rainbow Flag at Concert Infuriates Egyptians, Sparks Calls for Gay Clampdown Published on October 16, 2017 The extremely rare public display of support for gay rights was followed by calls in the media for the government and religious authorities to come to the … In this article: Egypt | Human Rights - Population - Social Justice
Egypt’s Population Growth Greatest Threat After Terrorism, Says President Published on October 12, 2017 This growth is driven by a high fertility rate (the average number of births per woman), which is 3.53 (2016 estimate). In the European Union, in contrast, this … In this article: Egypt | Extremism - Population
Egypt’s Population Growth Greatest Threat After Terrorism, Says President Published on October 12, 2017 This growth is driven by a high fertility rate (the average number of births per woman), which is 3.53 (2016 estimate). In the European Union, in contrast, this … In this article: Egypt | Extremism - Population - Social Justice - Society
Syrian Refugees in Turkey: Time to dispel some Myths Published on October 5, 2017 This article examines the latest migration report published in April 2017 by the Turkish Presidency of Migration Management and focus on the statistics about … In this article: Syria - Turkey | Opinion - Population - Refugees
Kurdish Referendum: Who, What and Why? Published on September 25, 2017 Kurds went to the polls in the hope of making history and beginning the march to an independent state in the eyes of the world. Yet that longed-for result is … In this article: International Affairs - Kurds - Politics - Population
Youssef Ziedan, the Egyptian Intellectual Shaking Up Religious Beliefs Published on September 22, 2017 Since winning the Arabic Booker in 2009, he has emerged as one of the most outspoken critics of religious extremism and cultural decline in Egypt. His voice is … In this article: Egypt | Faces - Opinion - Population - Religion
Love and Work: the Changing Face of Israeli Society Published on September 11, 2017 According to Bank of Israel statistics, employment among Orthodox men has risen from 40 per cent to 50 per cent since 2001. Ultra-orthodox women are better … In this article: Israel | Population
Kuwait argues over Demographic Imbalance Published on August 16, 2017 We should tax their remittances, they should pay more for electricity, we need Kuwaiti-only hospitals and some of the expats we simply have to kick out. Such … In this article: Kuwait | Economy - Population
The Sorry State of Egypt’s Health Services Published on July 10, 2017 Mona Mina, secretary general of the Doctors Syndicate, said the country was facing a “terrible choice”: stopping the provision of life-saving medicines or … In this article: Egypt | Health - Population
