Women in Gaza are documenting and resisting the war in every way they can. They warn that Gaza’s crisis is deeply gendered and insist any aid or peace plan must put women and girls first – Batoul Yazbeck reports.
With the fall of the Assad regime, Syrian women are increasingly speaking out against the imposition of the hijab and expressing their concerns about the country’s shift toward more stringent Islamic rule – Batoul Yazbeck reports.
In its seventh month, the war on Gaza persists as a dire assault on women. According to UN Women, over 10,000 women have tragically lost their lives, with nearly half of them being mothers, leaving behind thousands of orphaned children.
Amidst the laughter and triumphs, the question persists: Why? Why does society still cling to archaic traditions that rob young girls of their agency and autonomy?
Where chaos reigns supreme, the silence speaks volumes, echoing the continuous erosion of women's rights and the relentless bleeding of their lives in the MENA region. To turn a blind eye to these realities is to perpetuate the crisis, to consign generations of women to the shadows of neglect and exploitation.
The present moment for women in the Middle East is arduous and filled with pain. For Lebanese journalist and writer Batoul Yazbeck, the way out will require nothing short of a paradigm shift away from the oppressive grip of entrenched masculine power in the region.
Lebanese journalist Batoul Yazbeck breaks down the latest developments in Gaza, and shines a light on some of the most vulnerable people in the world right now, Palestinian women and children.
From desertification to erratic rainfall, the MENA region faces significant climate change challenges. Lebanese reporter Batoul Yazbeck argues that a gender lens is essential to break down who stands to lose the most, and why empowering women can result in better policy responses.
Women journalists in Lebanon and the Middle East face challenges in press freedom and gender equality. This can hinder their reporting and put them at risk of harassment and discrimination. Supporting and uplifting these journalists is crucial to ensure their voices are heard and their work valued.
