Niswa September 2016
Mohammad Naciri, UN Women Regional Director for Arab States writes on Arab women's role as the first line of defense against extremism.
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Profiles of Arab women who challenged stereotypes and gained new grounds for women in Egypt, Jordan and Palestine.
UN Women's celebration of International Women's Day in 2016- highlights from the Arab States Region.
Working to strengthen the resilience of vulnerable women in both refugee and host communities.
Marah Zahalka of the "Speed Sisters"- Palestine. Photo: Speed Sisters Film
Mohammad Naciri, UN Women Regional Director for Arab States. Photo: Beit Magazine.
UN Women's festival to celebrate International Women's Day in Palestine, 2016. Photo: UN Women/Cindy Thai.
Beneficiary of UN Women's Oases in Zaatari Refugee camp, Jordan. Photo: UN Women/ Christopher Herwig
The second issue of Niswa covers the first half of 2016 from January through June with highlights from the lives of Arab women and features from UN Women's work in the region.
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