Women’s rights can be advanced under Islam
Many Westerners hold misconceptions about Middle Eastern women. They are not powerless, and Islam is compatible with women's rights.
How the Syrian crisis is affecting Jordan
Jordan has long been a peaceful center in a tumultous region. But the Syrian crisis has forced it to revisit…
Look: Women’s rights on a street in Amman
A female face in a sea of mustaches and beards: We went looking to document women's rights and found a…
UN slow to reshape workplace in wake of #MeToo scandal
A damning report held UNAIDS leaders responsible for creating a culture of impunity, bullying and harassment. Why has the UN…
Watch: All The Single Ladies: Kenyan support group for women
My family's helper told me "being single" is her greatest challenge. She showed me an incredible Kenyan welfare group that…
Leveraging technology to keep Indian women safe
Indian women are turning to smartphone apps to protect against sexual violence. But is technology the answer -- or will…
The Sultana’s Education – Part 2
The crown princess is in a pickle. Few citizens of Yogyakarta want her as heir apparent. Meanwhile, mystery surrounds a…
The Sultana’s Education – Part 1
A powerful sultan on the Indonesian island of Java snubs tradition and taps his daughter as heir to the throne.…
Laggard Jordan advances slowly on women’s rights
In many countries, women live without the legal protection the West takes for granted. Jordan has made strides to protect…
The 1960s: The best, and worst, of times
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. The 1960s stirred so many hopes -- utopia…