WILPF in MENA
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Welcome to WILPF's MENA HUB

Looking for accessible and contextualised content to learn more about the feminist movement in the MENA region — from FPE, to disarmament, gender-based violence, and much more?

Here, you will find many feminist guides, knowledge tools, videos, and infographics on various feminist issues, available in English and Arabic.

This platform will be continuously updated with new resources developed with or through our partnerships in the region, or produced by WILPF’s programs and our regional partners.

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Wait A Minute Ep5 — How Do Wars, Armament, and Poverty Feed Into Each Other?
Powerful voices from Yemen, Palestine, and Syria came together during CSW68 to challenge this year’s theme of gender equality through poverty reduction by spotlighting the often-overlooked issues of militarisation and armament. MENA feminist activists expose how the war economy controls all resources, exacerbating poverty and disrupting access to essential services, aid, and resources in conflict-affected contexts. They advocate for a feminist economic framework as a vital and necessary approach to breaking the vicious cycle of war and poverty.
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CSW68 Panel — Beyond Survival: Honoring The Leadership of Syrian Women Amidst The 2023 Earthquakes
In this thought-provoking panel, organised on the sidelines of CSW68, we honored the resilience and leadership of Syrian women in the aftermath of the 2023 earthquakes in Syria and Turkey. We delved deep into the disaster’s impact through a feminist lens, exploring the intricate interplay of conflict, war, and politics.
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Political Is Persona Ep12 — Beyond Survival: Between War, Politics, and the Earthquake
In this episode, we unpack the intersectional dynamics of natural disasters, conflicts, and the politicisation of aid, through the experiences of inspiring Syrian women who witnessed and participated in the response to the 2023 earthquakes in Syria and Turkey.
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Beyond Survival — Bushra's Story

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Bushra’s Story: A Syrian Mother’s Tale of Leadership and Resilience Amidst Syria Earthquake
In this episode of Beyond Survival, meet Bushra, a Syrian mother whose strength and leadership shone brightly in the aftermath of the 2023 earthquakes. Bushra’s story is a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of women in crisis situations, highlighting the urgent need for gender-sensitive approaches in disaster response and recovery.
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Yamamah's Story - Beyond Survival

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Yamamah’s Story: A Syrian Refugee’s Tale of Resilience and Leadership Amid Turkey’s Earthquake
In this episode of Beyond Survival, Meet Yamamah, a Syrian refugee who has emerged as a beacon of hope and support for her community in the aftermath of Turkey’s earthquake. Her resilience and leadership are a powerful testament to the spirit of Syrian women who, despite facing unimaginable challenges, lead with courage and compassion.
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Beyond Survival — Dalal's Story

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Dalal’s Story: A First Responder’s Tale of Courage and Hope Amid Syria’s Earthquake
In this episode of Beyond Survival docu-series, meet Dalal who stood at the forefront as a first responder and leader in the relief efforts after the 2023 earthquakes. Her story is a testament to the critical roles women play in disaster response and recovery, proving that even in the darkest times, we can find rays of hope and transformation.
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WILPF runs projects in several MENA countries
Group photo of WILPF's Syria partners

Syria

Group photo of WILPF's Syria partners
WILPF works closely with Syrian partners towards a feminist, peaceful and just solution to the ongoing conflict. Together, we support the non-violent grassroots movement for equality, freedom, and justice, promote the inclusion and security of women peace builders and their fair portrayal in the media, and leverage feminist perspectives on peace and security.
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Women protesting in Egyptian street

Egypt

Women protesting in Egyptian street
In Egypt, WILPF seeks to create and sustain a feminist movement by advocating for equitable, just, and fair family laws for Egyptian women and girls. We also focus on building the capacity of grassroots organisations, activists, and community leaders, empowering women and marginalised groups in poor and remote areas, and elevating the voices of feminists in international fora.
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Women holding Lebanese flag sit in front of a line of soldiers

Lebanon

Women holding Lebanese flag sit in front of a line of soldiers
Although Lebanese women and girls are often severely affected by the country’s longstanding conflict, they have little say in political decision-making.  WILPF is working with partners in Lebanon to enhance the inclusion of women in peace and stability processes, at the grassroots and institutional levels. Additionally, WILPF section in Lebanon currently focuses on assisting Syrian women living in refugee camps.
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Palestinian woman confronts Israeli soldier

Palestine

Palestinian woman confronts Israeli soldier
WILPF works with partners in Palestine to address the causes and consequences of gender-based violence within the Palestinian community, and the gender-specific effects of the Israeli occupation. We seek to promote Palestinian women’s participation in the decision-making process, and a gender-sensitive peace and security agenda. Additionally, WILPF section in Palestine focuses on women’s role in elections, and women empowerment.
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Six women standing in front of a UN building

Iraq

Six women standing in front of a UN building
Together with our partners in Baghdad and Kurdistan, WILPF is working on feminist analysis and action related to issues of security, peace, and gender justice in Iraq. We are also supporting efforts to increase women’s meaningful participation in decision- and peace-making processes at the local and international levels.
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Yemen

In Yemen, WILPF is supporting its partners and the Yemeni women’s movement more broadly by ensuring their experiences and recommendations are reflected in the different tracks of the country’s ongoing peace process. Through this work, we are helping women in Yemen achieve a more inclusive peace process for a future of justice and security for all.
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Bullying

Bullying is any abusive practice or behaviour directed by an individual or group of individuals towards another individual or group. Bullying can be considered a form of harassment that is more frequent and systematic. It aims not only to violate the receiving party, but also to belittle them. Bullying is characterised by being targeted at a person or group of people, while harassment need not be targeted.

  • Physical bullying
  • Verbal bullying
  • Indirect bullying
  • Intellectual bullying
  • Cyberbullying
  • Feminist bullying

Harassment

Harassment/Taharrush is a group of unwanted abusive practices that are threatening to the recipient by their very nature. Unlike bullying, harassment need not be targeted. It may take place directly or indirectly, so that it creates an atmosphere of distress, heaviness, and insecurity.

  • Physical harassment
  • Verbal harassment
  • Sexual harassment

Assault

Assault is any actual or attempted aggressive act that deliberately violates or threatens the physical space of an individual or group. It is often believed that assault is limited to direct physical violations only, but as a concept it also includes indirect infringement on personal space.

  • Sexual assault
  • Physical assault
  • Verbal assault

Exploitation

Exploitation occurs when a person or group of people uses their power, status, or positionality for personal benefit through the use of force, duress, violence, coercion, deceit, or trickery that causes direct or indirect harm to another person or group of people, or to public interest.

  • Sexual exploitation
  • Emotional exploitation
  • Exploitation of labour and economic resources

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