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An exhibition, Uraan Chapter 12, displaying exquisite handicrafts by Pakistani female artisans was recently concluded at the Emporium Mall in the city of Lahore. The three-day event from February 10-12, 2023 showcases designs by artisans supported by Kaarvan Crafts Foundation to generate sustainable incomes. The exhibition featured goods made...
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An Ananke's Empower Program Project When you hear the word ‘scientist’ the image that pops into your mind first is most likely that of a man, right? It takes a bit of a second for you to rewire your thoughts (if at all you do) and think that...
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This interview is part of Ananke’s special spotlight edition on The Fred Hollows Foundation‘s 30 years of change-making in the fields of development and eye care health especially across the Global South. Tell us about yourself and your journey as a doctor? What was the aspiration behind choosing...
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Tell us about yourself and what inspired you to pursue your field of expertise? Well science was always a big part of my life. It gave me space to be myself, to be this curious, stubborn person who wants to find answers and this passionate person with big dreams....
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This interview is part of Ananke's Special Spotlight Edition focusing The Fred Hollows Foundation's 30 year of change making in the eye health and development sector with a special emphasis on inclusion and gender equality. Tell us about yourself and your work focusing development, health and eye care....
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Taliban have continued to impose several restrictions on women’s movement and bodies since their takeover in August 2021. They have already banned girls from attending school beyond the 6th grade and the recent move of banning women from universities is an egregious act of continued subjugation in the name...
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Jan 23rd, 2023 (Kabul, Afghanistan): On behalf of the Secretary-General, the Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, the Executive Director of UN Women, Sima Bahous, and the Assistant Secretary-General of the Department of Political, Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations, Khaled Khiari, completed a four-day visit to Afghanistan to appraise the situation,...
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Tell us about yourself and what inspired you to pursue your field of expertise? I am a junior scientist who started her journey in science at Qatar University. After completing my graduate studies from The University of Nottingham in the UK, I decided to return to Qatar University as...
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The new year at Ananke – a digital media and development platform – begins with the commencement of its flagship capacity building program, Empower, on January 16th, 2023. The remote initiative will welcome the new cohort with participants from the African, South Asian and North American regions. Empower program...