Political is Personal Ep19 – Between Registration and Authority: How Is Civil Society Being Reshaped in Syria?
This episode unpacks the challenges Syrian civil society is facing around organisational registration, examining how these constraints are shaping civic space and community work, and how feminist organisations are navigating […]
Political is Personal Ep18 — How does feminist resistance persist within authoritarian systems designed to silence it? Narratives from Palestine, Syria and Tunisia
Through compelling narratives from Palestine, Syria and Tunisia, this episode examines how authoritarian systems operate in different forms – from occupation and settler-colonial rule, to repressive state laws, to armed […]
Wait A Minute — What about Feminist Resistance?
What does feminist resistance look like in contexts shaped by war, occupation, authoritarianism, patriarchy and forced displacement? This episode brings together voices from Palestine, Syria, Northern Syria’s Kurdish regions, Iraq […]
An Instagram Live Discussion on Resuscitating International Justice for Palestine
International justice is flatlining—will we revive it or watch it die? This session exposes how arms sales, colonialism, racism, and patriarchy fuel ongoing violations, centers first-hand realities from women on […]
Coming Home: Women’s Leadership in Syria’s Transformative Transition
Syrian feminist activist and journalist Alaa Al-Muhammad recounts how Syrian women are not only reclaiming their homeland but also redefining its future—with unwavering courage and determination.
Political Is Personal Ep17 — Reclaiming Trust: Feminist Movements and the Future of International Spaces
Confidence in international mechanisms has dropped dramatically among feminist movements in the Middle East and North Africa. Repeated failures during crises and conflicts have revealed deep structural flaws in multilateral […]
Guide: Media Interviews with Survivors of Detention
This guide comes as a practical tool to support media professionals and journalists in conducting interviews with survivors of detention. It aims to provide professional and ethical guidelines to ensure […]
GPW Event — Beyond Survival: Unpacking The Nexus Between Conflict, Gender and Disasters
In this insightful panel, we explore the critical intersection of conflict, gender and disasters. Hear directly from women on the frontlines about why a feminist approach is not just necessary—but […]
Voices from Gaza: Unraveling the Genocide
From the shattered heart of Gaza, where Palestinians are experiencing an ongoing genocide—losing their homes, children and futures in real-time—while the world remains complicit, hiding behind diplomatic statements .. the […]
Patching holes in Peace Mediation: Weaving Feminist Political Action II — Accountability and Legitimacy
Capturing the outcomes of a forum aimed at reimagining feminist political actions in Syria, this publication by Badael focuses on legitimacy and accountability as unavoidable peace mediation process questions. The […]