Women should have at least 100 of the 444 seats in the next parliament, the National Council for Women said in a statement Thursday.
Mariam Milad was the first Christian woman to found an Egyptian political party. She has run for parliament, and lost, three times. Undaunted, she is now preparing for her fourth parliamentary election, to be held sometime after the as-yet unscheduled presidential election.
The premiere of WLP’s online forum series explores the intersection of gender, identity, and activism, as experienced by five young activists and artists in the Middle East-North Africa regio
Tunisia's new constitution could usher in momentous change for women, following the adoption of a clause which guarantees gender equality in legislative assemblies and for steps to be taken to protect women against violence, a first in the Arab world.
The Government of Iraq is in the process of drafting a public procurement law. This drafting phase provides an opportunity to incorporate specific incentives for women within the law.
The talks in Syria began today, with the Syrian government and opposition exchanging accusations and invectives. Missing was the voice of nonviolent civilians, especially women, even through they have been trying for months to have a seat at the table.
Conference of Syrian women, convened by UN Women and Netherlands, ends with strong recommendations for upcoming peace talks