Beyond the Binary: Sisters Across the Divide
Heidi and Nada don’t always see eye-to-eye. From navigating the complexities of their Palestinian and Jewish heritages to differing views on global conflict and advocacy, they show us that “common ground” isn’t about agreeing; it’s about the radical act of staying connected. We’re moving beyond the “us vs. them” binary to explore how two people with deeply opposing narratives can still hold space for one another’s humanity.
Women’s Voices Redefine the Conversation on Iran’s Future
Iranian-born activists and writers convened by Women Champions for Change shape a nuanced debate on war, protest, and the prospects for political transformation
The First Post-Ideological Bedouin State
Why the misunderstood sovereign UAE thrives, and why ideologues—from the Islamic Republic to the Muslim Brotherhood—are invested in its demise
A Mother’s Call, Barefoot Walk – Jerusalem Solidarity
The Rome march is only the beginning. Parallel solidarity marches took place simultaneously in Jerusalem and cities around the world — with more planned in the coming months, timed to coincide with international summits including the G7 in France in June 2026.
The Mothers’ Call: Israeli and Palestinian Women March Barefoot Through Rome for Peace
Hundreds of Israeli, Palestinian, and international women removed their shoes at the Ara Pacis and walked barefoot through Rome’s ancient streets — feeling “the ground soaked with the blood of our children” — in the global launch of the Mothers’ Call for Peace initiative.
Watch: Manel Msalmi on Iran, Human Rights & the Silenced Minorities
Eugene Gioni sits down with Manel Msalmi, human rights activist, founder of the European Association for the Defense of Minorities, and expert on the MENA region, to unpack the ongoing conflict in Iran and its devastating impact on women and minority communities across the Middle East and beyond.
Woman, Life, Freedom: A Tribute to the Indomitable Women of Iran
or decades they have faced violence, imprisonment, and death for the simple act of demanding to live freely. Today, we stand with our Iranian sisters.
‘Facing the Middle East’ Spotlights Women Champions for Change, Power in Action
As the world marks International Women’s Day, episode 19 of Facing the Middle East with Felice Friedson turns the focus to women whose leadership is reshaping communities, challenging old barriers, and trying to build a more hopeful future in a region battered by war, distrust, and political upheaval.
Esthers of the world, we have risen – Women, Life, Freedom. Rise with us.
Murals as Prophecy by HOOMAN KHALILI
The End of Strategic Ambiguity
The Islamic Republic’s assault on the Gulf will forge the new Middle East.