A momentous conversation in this special podcast episode! Tune in as Arab States Civil Society Organizations and feminist network members come together to reflect on the launch of the parallel regional report assessing progress on the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action +30 in the Arab region. In this insightful discussion, we delve into the strides made over the past few decades, the challenges still faced, and the collective vision for a more inclusive and equitable future. This episod...
Jan 27, 2025•25 min
️ A momentous conversation in this special podcast episode! Tune in as Arab States Civil Society Organizations and feminist network members come together to reflect on the launch of the parallel regional report assessing progress on the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action +30 in the Arab region. In this insightful discussion, we delve into the strides made over the past few decades, the challenges still faced, and the collective vision for a more inclusive and equitable future. This epis...
Jan 20, 2025•28 min
In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Shaikha Binjasim, a Kuwaiti professor of philosophy with a PhD in metaphysics from the University of Virginia. Dr. Shaikha dives into the complexities of being a woman in the Middle East, addressing societal perceptions and the cultural and societal dynamics that often seek to silence their voice. #Podcast #WomenInTheMiddleEast #DrShaikhaBinjasim #Empowerment ##SocialChange
Jan 02, 2025•25 min•Season 7Ep. 3
Season 7 explores the diverse yet interconnected experiences of women from the MENA region, highlighting themes that resonate across cultures, countries, and generations. Through weekly episodes, we delve into thought-provoking topics, aiming to educate and empower. From gender-based violence and sexism in academia to women's sexual and reproductive health, our discussions may challenge comfort zones—an intentional step toward fostering understanding and respect for these crucial conversations. ...
Dec 19, 2024•31 min•Season 7Ep. 2
Season 7 explores the diverse yet interconnected experiences of women from the MENA region, highlighting themes that resonate across cultures, countries, and generations. Through weekly episodes, we delve into thought-provoking topics, aiming to educate and empower. From gender-based violence and sexism in academia to women's sexual and reproductive health, our discussions may challenge comfort zones—an intentional step toward fostering understanding and respect for these crucial conversations. ...
Dec 12, 2024•29 min•Season 7Ep. 1
This series highlights Palestinian women, both within and outside of Palestine, as they create their personal stories in defining who they are as Palestinian women, while integrating them into the larger public narrative of the war in Gaza and more. Rula Jebreal is a Palestinian foreign policy analyst, journalist, novelist, and screenwriter. Rula brought Palestinians’ occupation to the Italian audience when no other voices did, and has been a credible and respected voice, speaking about Islamoph...
Sep 22, 2024•30 min•Ep. 5
This series highlights Palestinian women, both within and outside of Palestine, as they create their personal stories in defining who they are as Palestinian women, while integrating them into the larger public narrative of the war in Gaza and more. Etaf Rum, a Palestinian American novelist and New York Times best-selling author and entrepreneur, who has a bachelor degree in English language and literature, BS in philosophy, MA in American and British literature and philosophy, joins this episod...
Sep 22, 2024•25 min•Ep. 4
This series highlights Palestinian women, both within and outside of Palestine, as they create their personal stories in defining who they are as Palestinian women, while integrating them into the larger public narrative of the war in Gaza and more. Linda Sarsour challenges media bias against Arabs and Muslims, sharing post - 9/11 experiences in NYC. Embracing her Palestinian identity, she advocates for economic justice and immigrant rights, facing threats but fostering solidarity, especially in...
Sep 22, 2024•20 min•Ep. 3
This series highlights Palestinian women, both within and outside of Palestine, as they create their personal stories in defining who they are as Palestinian women, while integrating them into the larger public narrative of the war in Gaza and more. Embark on a heartfelt journey with Dana Dajani, a Palestinian poet and actress, as she opens up about the emotional stories of her grandparents’ escape from Palestine. These stories have echoed through generations, weaving a resilient thread that bin...
Sep 22, 2024•22 min•Ep. 2
This series highlights Palestinian women, both within and outside of Palestine, as they create their personal stories in defining who they are as Palestinian women, while integrating them into the larger public narrative of the war in Gaza and more. Leen Al Faqih, a 28-year-old Palestinian Jordanian, holds a master’s degree in women and child abuse and works full-time as a musician. Her passion for music and academic background are deeply interconnected, as she views war and displacement as form...
Sep 22, 2024•15 min•Ep. 1
Season 6 presents women stories, standing on themes around which their stories intersect, collide or/and merge. Lana Medawar is a seasoned journalist and media innovator, born on March 8, 1986, in Jezzine, a city known for its stunning landscapes. Her career began at a radio station before she graduated from the Lebanese University with a degree in radio and TV journalism in 2006. Lana's professional journey includes significant roles such as a news anchor and program presenter at Almayadeen new...
Feb 27, 2024•29 min•Season 6Ep. 4
Born in Kuwait on the 10th of October 1967 to a Kuwaiti father and a Syrian mother, Dr. Shurooq Amin is an Anglophone poet, an artist, a certified interior decorator, and a professor at Kuwait University. She holds a PhD in Creative Writing and an MA in English Literature. She has appeared on several television interviews on Kuwait TV, as well as in various Middle Eastern and Kuwaiti magazines and newspapers. She has given lectures about poetry and writing to school-children in private British s...
Feb 13, 2024•40 min•Season 6Ep. 3
Zainab Salbi is an Iraqi American women's rights activist, writer, television show host, and podcaster. She is the co-founder of Daughters for Earth, a fund and a movement of Daughters rising up worldwide with climate solutions to protect and restore Mother Earth. She is also the co-founder of Women for Women International, a non-profit organization that helps women affected by sexual violence and conflict. She hosted Through Her Eyes and #MeToo, Now What? television shows, about issues affectin...
Jan 30, 2024•50 min•Season 6Ep. 2
Dr. Lina AbiRafeh is an Arab-American feminist activist and author who works gender issues in development and humanitarian contexts. She has worked for various United Nations agencies and international non-governmental organizations and was the executive director of the Arab Institute for Women at the Lebanese American University. She has a Master's degree in International Economics and Development from Johns Hopkins University. She completed her PhD at the London School of Economics and Politic...
Jan 16, 2024•46 min•Season 6Ep. 1
This season is a collaboration between Women of the Middle East (WME) podcast and Musawah. Musawah (‘equality’ in Arabic) is a global movement for equality and justice in the Muslim family. Musawah launched in February 2009 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. They work in International Advocacy and Knowledge & Capacity Building. In 2020, they launched the Campaign for Justice to bring advocates for family law reform together and build support at the national, regional, and global levels towards equal...
Jun 26, 2023•48 min•Season 5Ep. 7
This season is a collaboration between Women of the Middle East (WME) podcast and Musawah. Musawah (‘equality’ in Arabic) is a global movement for equality and justice in the Muslim family. Musawah launched in February 2009 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. They work in International Advocacy and Knowledge & Capacity Building. In 2020, they launched the Campaign for Justice to bring advocates for family law reform together and build support at the national, regional, and global levels towards equal...
Jun 12, 2023•19 min•Season 5Ep. 6
This season is a collaboration between Women of the Middle East (WME) podcast and Musawah. Musawah (‘equality’ in Arabic) is a global movement for equality and justice in the Muslim family. Musawah launched in February 2009 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. They work in International Advocacy and Knowledge & Capacity Building. In 2020, they launched the Campaign for Justice to bring advocates for family law reform together and build support at the national, regional, and global levels towards equal...
May 29, 2023•30 min•Season 5Ep. 5
This season is a collaboration between Women of the Middle East (WME) podcast and Musawah. Musawah (‘equality’ in Arabic) is a global movement for equality and justice in the Muslim family. Musawah launched in February 2009 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. They work in International Advocacy and Knowledge & Capacity Building. In 2020, they launched the Campaign for Justice to bring advocates for family law reform together and build support at the national, regional, and global levels towards equal...
May 15, 2023•24 min•Season 5Ep. 4
This season is a collaboration between Women of the Middle East (WME) podcast and Musawah. Musawah (‘equality’ in Arabic) is a global movement for equality and justice in the Muslim family. Musawah launched in February 2009 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. They work in International Advocacy and Knowledge & Capacity Building. In 2020, they launched the Campaign for Justice to bring advocates for family law reform together and build support at the national, regional, and global levels towards equal...
May 01, 2023•38 min•Season 5Ep. 3
This season is a collaboration between Women of the Middle East (WME) podcast and Musawah. Musawah (‘equality’ in Arabic) is a global movement for equality and justice in the Muslim family. Musawah launched in February 2009 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. They work in International Advocacy and Knowledge & Capacity Building. In 2020, they launched the Campaign for Justice to bring advocates for family law reform together and build support at the national, regional, and global levels towards equal...
Apr 17, 2023•27 min•Season 5Ep. 2
This season is a collaboration between Women of the Middle East (WME) podcast and Musawah. Musawah (‘equality’ in Arabic) is a global movement for equality and justice in the Muslim family. Musawah launched in February 2009 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. They work in International Advocacy and Knowledge & Capacity Building. In 2020, they launched the Campaign for Justice to bring advocates for family law reform together and build support at the national, regional, and global levels towards equal...
Mar 26, 2023•29 min•Season 5Ep. 1
Thank you for listening to Women of the Middle East, Season 4. This episode is a short recap looking back at our guests, their feminist perspective and their stories. I hope you will join us for Season 5, coming soon! Our Social Media Handles: Website: https://linktr.ee/wme_podcast | https://amalalmalki.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wmepodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-amal-mohammed-al-malki-82181a16/ | https://www.linkedin.com/company/wmepodcast/ Twitter: https://twitte...
Feb 28, 2023•12 min•Season 4Ep. 10
Nisreen Haj Ahmad is the director & co-founder of Ahel, a social enterprise that offers community organizing and leadership training and coaching. It partners with constituency groups and organizations to build their power and help them run grassroots campaigns. She is coaching grassroots campaigns and leaders in Jordan, Palestine, Lebanon, and Syria. Social Media Handles: Website: https://ahel.org/ Facebook: facebook.com/Ahel.org LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/nisreen-haj-ahmad-38716011/ | https...
Feb 13, 2023•41 min•Season 4Ep. 9
About the guest: Naza Alakija is an Iranian humanitarian and an adviser to a number of leading global institutions. She is the Founder & CEO of Sage Foundation, an NGO which works across the pillars of education, the support of women & girls, and climate action. Naza is an advocate for girls’ access to education and is dedicated to funding innovative grassroots movements that deliver holistic solutions to the climate crisis and beyond. Social Media Handles: Website: https://www.nazaalaki...
Jan 30, 2023•38 min•Season 4Ep. 8
About the guest: Aziza Nait Sibaha was born in Morocco, where she began her career as a journalist in 1997. She is both a Senior TV Anchor and Editor-in-Chief at the Paris-based France 24 news channel, Sciences-Po, and Harvard Alumna. She is also a Public Speaking trainer and a gender diversity advocate. as well as the founder of Taja Sport; a media platform created in March 2021 that is dedicated to women's sports in the MENA region. Social Media Handles: Facebook: facebook.com/azizanaitsibahao...
Jan 16, 2023•34 min•Season 4Ep. 7
About the guest: Diana Moukalled is a Lebanese journalist, feminist, and documentary producer/director with almost 30 years of experience in the media industry and writing and producing stories in the Middle East. As one of the leading female war correspondents in the Arab world, her war coverages included Lebanon, Afghanistan (2001), Iraq (2003), and Yemen (2015). Diana is also a co-founder and Managing Editor of Daraj. She is considered a prominent voice for the defense of human and women’s ri...
Jan 02, 2023•42 min•Season 4Ep. 6
About the guest: Her Highness Sheikha Intisar Al Sabah is a Kuwaiti philanthropist, author, columnist, social entrepreneur, film producer, founder & CEO, and princess of the House of Al-Sabah, the ruling family of Kuwait. She is committed to philanthropic excellence with respect to her vision of fostering Peace in the Arab world and beyond. Social Media Handles: Twitter: @intisaralsabah Instagram: @intisaralsabah @intisarfoundation @theglobaldiwan @al_nowair LinkedIn: HH Sheikha Intisar AlSa...
Dec 19, 2022•33 min•Season 4Ep. 5
About the guest: Honey is co-founder of women’s football in Palestine, the first captain of the Palestinian national football team, the first woman in the Middle East to obtain a FIFA Master’s and to be employed by FIFA (Fédération International de Football Association). Honey is a role model to women and girls throughout the Arab world and an inspiration to all who dream to live life abundantly. Social media handles: Instagram: @honeythaljieh LinkedIn: Honey ThaljiehThe Generation Amazing Found...
Dec 05, 2022•35 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Our Guest Info: HH AlSayyida Basma Al Said, born to a mother from the UK and an Omani father, is a well-established Mental Health Clinical Counselor & hypnotherapist, and PTSD trainer with over 21 years of experience seeing and treating patients with a wide array of disorders. She is the founder of “ Whispers of Serenity”; Oman’s first-of-its-kind mental health clinic & holistic well-being center since 2011. Guest's Social media handles: Instagram: basmaalsaidofficial Linkedin: AlSayyida...
Nov 22, 2022•33 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Born to a Welsh mother and an Egyptian father, Dr. Shereen is a British, Egyptian, and Canadian intimate-rights advocate, author, and activist working on issues related to health and social welfare in the Arab region -- including intimate attitudes toward sexual (and political) freedoms Social media handles are: Twitter and Insta: @shereenelfeki TikTok: ShereenElFeki Facebook: Shereen El Feki LinkedIn: Shereen El Feki
Nov 04, 2022•36 min•Season 4Ep. 2
