March 12, 2018 The Issue of Homosexuality Is … Two camps have emerged in the debate over how to view and discuss homosexuality. Those who accept homosexuality generally call for universal human …
March 8, 2018 Sufis Targeted in … Although Sufis were marginalized for much of Qaddafi’s rule, circumstances …
February 15, 2018 In Morocco, Profession of … Overall, Moroccan and international media, notably al-Jazeera, have described …
Social Unrest in Tunisia: When the Expected Becomes Unexpected Published on January 25, 2018 Historically, January has been the month of social unrest: from the infamous bread riots in January 1984, to the revolution in January 2011 and the protests … In this article: Tunisia | Politics - Social Justice - Society | Current
Syrian nationalism is all about masculinity Published on January 22, 2018 The major themes that coursed through al-Assad's speech on July 26 2015 still hold sway od the syrian nationalism. Syria is a “fatherland” for which Syrian … In this article: Syria | Culture - Opinion - Politics - Social Justice - Society - Women
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
With Few Legal Protections, Migrant Workers in Lebanon Exploited, Abused Published on October 24, 2017 One domestic worker dies every week in Lebanon from unnatural causes such as suicide, failed escape or murder, according to a report published by Human Rights … In this article: Lebanon | Economy - Human Rights - Migrant Labour - Social Justice
With Few Legal Protections, Migrant Workers in Lebanon Exploited, Abused Published on October 24, 2017 One domestic worker dies every week in Lebanon from unnatural causes such as suicide, failed escape or murder, according to a report published by Human Rights … In this article: Lebanon | Economy - Migrant Labour - 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: 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
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 | Culture - Human Rights - LGBTQ - 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 - Social Justice - Society
Saudi’s Crown Prince Jails Opponents, Eyes the Throne Published on September 29, 2017 Judges and political commentators, some renowned for criticizing extremists, have been seized. Prince Abdul Aziz bin Fahd has also been imprisoned. Some critics … In this article: Saudi Arabia | Politics - Social Justice
Saudi Women Win Right to Drive Published on September 28, 2017 On 26 September 2017, women's rights activists celebrated the announcement of the royal decree which had lifted the country’s controversial ban ban on saudi … In this article: Saudi Arabia | Social Justice - Women
Nasser Zefzafi, Morocco’s Charismatic Protest Leader Published on August 21, 2017 Some see Zefzafi as leading a new Moroccan Arab Spring. Others consider the Moroccan government’s decision to arrest him in an attempt to stop al-Hirak as a … In this article: Morocco | Faces - Politics - Social Justice
Israeli Women’s Movement: A Long Battle Forges On Published on May 18, 2017 Today, more than 50 women’s organizations in Israel are striving to strengthen women’s status in the family, at work, and in society. Their specific goals … In this article: Israel | Human Rights - Social Justice
North African Women’s Movements After the Arab Spring Published on April 3, 2017 Women's movements fought for authority in a space-based patriarchy and managed to penetrate the public spheres of power, especially civil society. Despite some … In this article: Population - Social Justice
Domestic Violence in North Africa: Do New Laws Offer a Glimmer of Hope? Published on March 24, 2017 Female victims of domestic violence are not well protected by the law or society. Women often have difficulty providing evidence of domestic violence, as they … In this article: International Affairs - Politics - Population - Social Justice
Blasphemy Cases Highlights Islamic Nature of Egypt Published on February 20, 2017 Egypt has seen a number of notorious blasphemy cases over the past years under Article 98 of the Penal Code, known as the religious contempt law. The Islamic … In this article: Egypt | Politics - Population - Religion - Social Justice
