Throughout history, starvation has been deliberately used as a weapon of war. From the Siege of Carthage during the Punic Wars to the German Siege of Leningrad, nations and their leaders have routinely exploited food as a tool to impose their will. The story is no different today as we witness Israel's continued blockade and starvation of the Gaza population... Read More
Many people may disagree, but I want to believe that beauty can come from tragedy. Rather, I have to believe that beauty can come from tragedy. For the only reason I was born is the same reason why over 100,000 people died in Iraq—Saddam Hussein being in power... Read More
I’m just going to come out and say it—I’m gay and Muslim. But why should that matter? Why should the fact that I, a woman, want to marry another woman someday have anything to do with the faith I choose to practice? I mean, who even cares what I do with another consenting adult? Actually, a lot of people care—a lot of powerful and influential people... Read more
Gender affects access to power, rights, social involvement, and political representation, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Women in the MENA region face disparities in access to education, positions of power, and are at a higher risk of being a victim of gender-based violence compared to other regions of the world... Read more
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