Iran sentences activist actress to prison

 

This is totally unacceptable! An actress uses her celebrity platform to use her voice and express her opinion, and the government just imprisons her!

Middle East group pushes for more women in renewable energy

Excerpt: “The Middle East Solar Power Association has formed the Women in Solar initiative to encourage greater female participation. The group has launched a mentoring programme and are organising events that feature women who have climbed the solar-power career ladder. Encouraging more women to join the ranks would benefit the industry, said Michelle Davies, the head of clean energy and sustainability at a global corporate law firm, Eversheds, and a member of the Women in Solar advisory board.”

This is an awesome opportunity and it would be even more fruitful if Middle Eastern governments took up the cause as well and enabled females to get involved.

Syria frees women after hostage deal

Fourteen female detainees released as part of hostage exchange but dozens of others still being held, activist says.

“Wadjda” Official Trailer

Here’s a trailer to the film “Wadjda” that follows a young girl in Saudi Arabia. What makes the film additionally awesome is that it’s the first film to EVER be fully shot in Saudi Arabia! Not only that, but it was directed by a FEMALE! Definitely worth checking out and seeing if it will be playing in your area!

Many Killed in Syrian minibus blast, including 4 children and 6 women

Although press attention has waned, the Syrian crisis is still raging on, and innocent civilians will be forced to pay the price. Click on title to follow to link & story.

Acid attacks: A scar on India

Excerpt: “Shabana was yet another victim of what has now come to be known in the country as ‘acid attacks’. With acids – something as ubiquitous as toilet-cleaning liquids readily available at the corner store and as cheap as 30 cents a litre, these assaults have emerged as a preferred weapon of violence against women. Acid attacks have few parallels in their gruesomeness, and victims, such as Shabana would vouch for their viciousness.”

 Women at work – the grim global picture

A really interesting piece by Hindu Business Line on women’s role in the workforce on a global scale. Make sure to look through the graphs included in the article!

Iran Fears Women More Than the West

Shameful….it’s 2013. Get with it, guys.

 

Special recognition to Malala, who is beyond Nobel Peace Prize-worthy!

She may not have won this year, but her bravery will stand the test of time and will inspire females for decades to come. Here’s to you, Malala!

Gender Inequality in the Middle East