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TechWomen is accepting applications for the 2017 program. For the first time in the history of TechWomen, the application will be open to women from Pakistan. “We’re excited to welcome them to the community along with women leaders from Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia,” says Arezoo Riahi,...
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In a letter to the US Congressional Committee, FBI director James Comey reaffirmed the Bureau’s opinion that Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton should not face criminal charges, after another round of investigation into the email case. In the letter, Comey says: “Based on our review, we have not changed our...
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Founder of Digital Rights Foundation and Internet activist striving to alleviate the plight of women in Pakistan, Nighat Dad has been awarded the 2016 Human Rights Tulip Award by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Netherlands. The award will be presented to her on the upcoming Human Rights Day,...
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November 6th, 2016, Karachi, Pakistan: Highlighting artisanal talent in Pakistan with a special focus on women entrepreneurs, Destiny Enterprises, Merayi.com and Wajood Media launch the groundbreaking Colors of Pakistan (CP2016) event in the southern, cosmopolitan city of Karachi. Celebrating the spirit of Pakistan and showcasing everything that makes the country...
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October 5, 2016, Lahore, Pakistan: Punjab Information Technology Board’s (PITB) program “Herself” became the first project in Pakistan to collaborate with Facebook’s economic empowerment initiatives. This was announced at the launch ceremony of Herself’s partnership with Facebook’s “SheMeansBusiness”, which was held at Arfa Software Technology Park and attended by...
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October 25th 2016, Dubai, UAE: According to a new survey carried out by the women-only portal Hopscotch, there is a huge disparity between the support females need in order to make their journey back to work a smooth one, and what is currently on offer in the GCC region....
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Sharjah, UAE: The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) has announced the adoption of the ‘Sharjah Declaration’ that aim to strengthen the resilience of women and girls in the Arab region, on the closing session of the Investing in the Future Conference...
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Sharjah, UAE, October 20th, 2016: The efforts of an organisation in Cairo that works to prevent sexual assaults on women was highlighted at the close of the second ‘Investing in the Future’ (IIFMENA) conference, which concluded today (Thursday) at the Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre in Sharjah. The commitment...
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Sharjah, UAE, October 20th, 2016: The importance of female assertiveness in women’s empowerment was a key theme arising from a panel discussion that took place at the ‘Investing in the Future’ (IIFMENA) conference, which concluded today (Thursday) at the Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre in Sharjah. Titled ‘Strategic...
TechWomen is accepting applications for the 2017 program. For the first time in the history of TechWomen, the application will be open to women from Pakistan. “We’re excited to welcome them to the community along with women leaders from Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia,” says Arezoo Riahi,...
In a letter to the US Congressional Committee, FBI director James Comey reaffirmed the Bureau’s opinion that Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton should not face criminal charges, after another round of investigation into the email case. In the letter, Comey says: “Based on our review, we have not changed our...
Founder of Digital Rights Foundation and Internet activist striving to alleviate the plight of women in Pakistan, Nighat Dad has been awarded the 2016 Human Rights Tulip Award by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Netherlands. The award will be presented to her on the upcoming Human Rights Day,...
November 6th, 2016, Karachi, Pakistan: Highlighting artisanal talent in Pakistan with a special focus on women entrepreneurs, Destiny Enterprises, Merayi.com and Wajood Media launch the groundbreaking Colors of Pakistan (CP2016) event in the southern, cosmopolitan city of Karachi. Celebrating the spirit of Pakistan and showcasing everything that makes the country...
October 5, 2016, Lahore, Pakistan: Punjab Information Technology Board’s (PITB) program “Herself” became the first project in Pakistan to collaborate with Facebook’s economic empowerment initiatives. This was announced at the launch ceremony of Herself’s partnership with Facebook’s “SheMeansBusiness”, which was held at Arfa Software Technology Park and attended by...
October 25th 2016, Dubai, UAE: According to a new survey carried out by the women-only portal Hopscotch, there is a huge disparity between the support females need in order to make their journey back to work a smooth one, and what is currently on offer in the GCC region....
Sharjah, UAE: The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) has announced the adoption of the ‘Sharjah Declaration’ that aim to strengthen the resilience of women and girls in the Arab region, on the closing session of the Investing in the Future Conference...
Sharjah, UAE, October 20th, 2016: The efforts of an organisation in Cairo that works to prevent sexual assaults on women was highlighted at the close of the second ‘Investing in the Future’ (IIFMENA) conference, which concluded today (Thursday) at the Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre in Sharjah. The commitment...
Sharjah, UAE, October 20th, 2016: The importance of female assertiveness in women’s empowerment was a key theme arising from a panel discussion that took place at the ‘Investing in the Future’ (IIFMENA) conference, which concluded today (Thursday) at the Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre in Sharjah. Titled ‘Strategic...
