Women changemakers from across MENA gather in Abu Dhabi to advance regional dialogue
Delegates from across the Middle East and North Africa discuss peacebuilding, tolerance and cross-border partnerships
Abu Dhabi Bridges Civilizations in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
More than 4,500 policymakers, faith leaders, academics, diplomats, and technologists from over 120 countries convened on Abu Dhabi this week for one of the most ambitious conversations yet on how artificial intelligence is reshaping the most fundamental unit of society: the family.
The Israeli-Bedouin women’s rights activist bringing women to the negotiation table
“Stubborn” was how the Israeli Bedouin women’s rights activist and lawyer described herself in an interview with The Jerusalem Post on Sunday
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.