More than a century after Grazia Deledda made literary history, her work continues to offer a powerful portrait of human nature, morality, destiny and life in her native Sardinia. In …
Women’s Achievements
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Dr. Fathia Aqab: Ancient Inscriptions Reveal Arab Women’s Roles in Writing, Trade and Politics
Ancient inscriptions from the Arabian Peninsula offer a different picture of women’s status before Islam, revealing their participation in writing, trade, religion, politics and social life, according to Dr. Fathia …
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“Women’s Ink”: New Initiative to Strengthen Women’s Voices in Writing and Knowledge Production
Egypt’s Genologia Center for Thought and Studies has launched “Women’s Ink”, a strategic initiative designed to create new opportunities for women to develop their writing skills, produce knowledge and participate …
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Germeen Amer Joins the G100 Network of the All Ladies League for Digital Media and E-Commerce
Cairo: August 6, 2026 In a step reflecting the growing stature of Egyptian and Arab expertise in the fields of digital media and the influence industry, the G100 Mission Million …
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Khalida Boufdach has made history as the first woman to become President of Algeria’s People’s National Assembly since the country gained independence in 1962. The 44-year-old physician and member of …
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Could a Woman Lead the United Nations for the First Time? The Race to Succeed António Guterres
The race to succeed United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres is gaining momentum ahead of the end of his second term on December 31, 2026. The next Secretary-General is expected to …
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Sabrina Dallafior: The First Woman to Lead the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons
Sabrina Dallafior has made history as the first woman to lead the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, marking a significant milestone for women in international diplomacy and global …
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Iceland’s Women-Led Public Sector Raises New Questions About Gender Balance and Power
For more than half a century, Iceland has pursued one of the most ambitious experiments in gender equality in the democratic world. Its objective was straightforward: reduce the dominance of …
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Egyptian Senator Proposes Replacing “Housewife” with “Generation Builder” on National ID Cards
Suggested Image Alt Text: Egyptian Senator Sherine Sabry discussing her proposal to replace the term “Housewife” with “Generation Builder” on Egypt’s national ID cards. Egyptian Senator Sherine Sabry, a member …
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Nevine Kashmiry Leaves The United Bank to Join Ghabbour Group as Independent Board Member
Veteran Egyptian banking executive Nevine Kashmiry has announced her departure from The United Bank, bringing to a close a distinguished career at the lender as Deputy Chief Executive Officer and …