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On the Intersection of Gender and Public Policy Research in the Arab World: The Case of Abaad
(James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy of Rice University, 2016)
Women's Political Representation in Kuwait: An Untold Story
(James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy of Rice University, 2015)
Conference Report: The Evolving Roles of Women in the Arab World
(James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy of Rice University, 2014)
Although women were at the forefront of the Arab uprisings, the outcome of their efforts remains uncertain. In order to better evaluate the status of women in the Arab world following the Arab Awakening, the Women and Human ...
When Sexual Harassment Becomes a Barrier to Development
(James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy of Rice University, 2013)
Most recent reports on sexual harassment in Egypt draw a dim picture of women’s status not only in that country, but also in most parts of the region. Specifically, a recent study by the United Nations Entity for Gender ...
The Paradox of Female Economic Participation in the Middle East and North Africa
(James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy of Rice University, 2014)
The issue of women’s empowerment in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) has gained much momentum over the past few decades. The World Bank selected the topic of gender equality and development as the main theme for its ...
Conference Report—The Arab Awakening and Gender: Challenges and Opportunities for Women
(James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy of Rice University, 2013)
To acknowledge the critical role played by Arab women in the Arab Awakening and to shed light on the challenges and opportunities facing women in the Middle East and North Africa post-Arab Awakening, the Kelly Day Endowment ...