Podcasts about arab women

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What role do Arab women play in shaping the future of theological education? Dr. Grace Al-Zoughbi Arteen, a leading Arab Theologian, shares her inspiring journey of how growing up in Palestine shaped her faith and explores how theological education empowers Arab women and fosters a more holistic theological foundation for the global church. Key Takeaways: The importance of empowering women through theological education and the challenges Arab women encounter within this field. The importance of integrating women's voices and perspectives into theological discussions, fostering a more inclusive approach. Practical steps for empowering women in theological contexts and broader society Key takeaways from Dr. Arteen's doctoral research on the experiences of Arab women in theological education. The vital role of the Middle Eastern church in the global Christian community. If you enjoyed today's episode please take a moment subscribe to the Lausanne Movement Podcast & leave us a review on your favourite podcast platform to help others discover this content. For more information about Lausanne go to our website at www.lausanne.org Guest Bio: Grace Al-Zoughbi Arteen is a Palestinian Christian theological educator, born and raised in Bethlehem. Grace holds a BA in biblical studies from Bethlehem Bible College (2009), an MA in theology from the London School of Theology (2011), and a PhD in theology from the London School of theology (2023). Her doctoral research focused on Arab women in theological education as a contribution to ecclesial understanding of Christianity in the Middle East. Grace served as a lecturer and led the Biblical Studies department at Bethlehem Bible College from 2011 to 2018. Passionate about theological education, Grace is a pivotal leader in the Middle East and is active in regional theological schools and programs. She currently serves with ECTE and MENATE and teaches online at the Arab Baptist Theological Seminary. She has published several articles and chapters related to the participation of Arab women in theological education, and on Middle Eastern Christianity. Grace is married to Rev Michael Arteen and together they seek to serve God's kingdom in various capacities. We'd love your feedback to help us to improve this podcast. Thank you!

Christian Zyp interviews Nisreen Barker about her Alberta filmed documentary ARAB WOMEN SAY WHAT?! It was shot in Alberta with unadulterated truth and complexity. You can stream it for free at NFB.caARAB WOMEN SAY WHAT?! paints an unparalleled portrait of Arab women living in Canada. The film offers a counter-mainstream narrative that embraces the unique experiences and perspectives of eight Arab women sharing their insights, cuisine and laughter. Amid the rhythm of poetry and music, they tackle issues of feminism, politics, exile and the yearning for a sense of belonging.

When you hear the word Arab, what sort of person appears in your mind? "Arab Women Say What?!" a new documentary produced by the National Film Board of Canada, challenges our preconceptions of the Arabic community, a community that encompasses numerous cultures and countries. Directed by Nisreen Baker, the film follows 8 Arab women as they explore conversations about feminism, community, culture, belonging, and politics.

Celia Jawabreh, a feminist social activist and educator in the Arab-Israeli community, has a very painful and candid conversation with us. She tells what it is like to grow up as a woman in a patriarchal religious society, and especially how Arab women (and men) are faring since the 7th of October. We learn what it is like to be identified in public as an Arab and having Israeli Jews suspect her as being pro-Hamas. She described how shocked Israeli Arabs were by what happened on the 7th of October, and their pain at being constantly under suspicion. Support and amplify women's voices by contributing to the making of this podcast: Donate now to the Center for Women's Justice.  

Join Critical Resistance and abolitionists for a critical discussion on the ongoing war on Palestine. Prison industrial complex (PIC) abolitionists have always understood the work to dismantle the PIC to be connected to global movements against war, militarism, and colonialism. In the past few weeks, we've seen mass mobilization in solidarity with the Palestinian people as they face one of the deadliest assaults by the Israeli military in its history. On Wednesday, Nov 1, join us for a critical discussion on the ongoing war on Palestine. Dr. Angela Y Davis, Lara Kiswani (Executive Director of the Arab Resource and Organizing Center), Stefanie Fox (Executive Director of Jewish Voice for Peace), and Nadine Naber (INCITE! National) will join us in a discussion moderated by Mohamed Shehk (Campaigns Director of Critical Resistance) to help us understand the situation on the ground in Palestine, how our organizations and people everywhere can mount effective resistance to the genocidal war against Palestinians, and how we can use abolitionist strategies such as Dismantle-Change-Build, Divest/Invest & “Defund,” and “shrink and starve” to do so. Organized by Critical Resistance. This event is also a fundraiser for Middle East Children's Alliance (MECA), who are providing much needed aid to the people of Gaza. All funds will go to MECA after accessibility costs for this event. --------------------------------------------------------------- Speakers: Angela Y. Davis is Professor Emerita of History of Consciousness and Feminist Studies at UC Santa Cruz. An activist, writer, and lecturer, her work focuses on prisons, police, abolition, and the related intersections of race, gender, and class. She is the author of many books, from Angela Davis: An Autobiography (now available in a new edition from Haymarket Books) to Freedom Is a Constant Struggle. Lara Kiswani is the Executive Director of Arab Resource & Organizing Center (AROC), serving poor and working class Arabs and Muslims across the San Francisco Bay Area, and organizing to overturn racism, forced migration, and militarism. Stefanie Fox is the Executive Director of Jewish Voice for Peace. Nadine Naber is a scholar-activist and co-founder of organizations and programs such as: Mamas Activating Movements for Abolition and Solidarity; the Arab Women's Solidarity Association; Arab Movement of Women arising for Justice; the Arab American Cultural Center (UIC); and Arab and Muslim American Studies at UM, Ann Arbor. She is founder of Liberate Your Research Workshops. She has been a board member of groups like INCITE! Feminists of Color against Violence; the Women of Color Resource Center; the Arab American Action Network; Al-Shabaka; and the National Council of Arab Americans. She is Professor in the Gender and Women's Studies Program and the Global Asian Studies Program at the University of Illinois at Chicago. She is the author of many books focusing on Arabs, Arab Americans, and feminism within these communities. Moderator: Mohamed Shehk is the Campaigns Director of Critical Resistance --------------------------------------------------------------- This event is sponsored by Critical Resistance and Haymarket Books and is part of Until Liberation: A Series for Palestine by Haymarket Books, cosponsored by Palestinian American Organizations Network, Mondoweiss, Spectre, Dissenters, Tempest, Palestine Deep Dive, The New Arab, and more. Watch the live event recording: https://youtube.com/live/g9GjTMP9qZs Buy books from Haymarket: www.haymarketbooks.org Follow us on Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/haymarketbooks

Hind al-Husseini foi uma heroína palestina que começou por salvar 55 crianças abandonadas após um confronto entre palestinos e israelenses. Ela acolheu as vítimas em sua casa, que depois viraria um orfanato e uma escola para crianças palestinas. Defensora também dos direitos das mulheres, fundou uma faculdade feminina em Jerusalém. Hind al-Husseini nasceu em 1916, em uma das famílias mais poderosas de Jerusalém. Trabalhava com organizações solidárias e era educadora de formação. Atuou como diretora de uma escola feminina e coordenadora da Arab Women's Union. Em 1948, após o massacre de Deir Yassin, al-Husseini resgatou 55 crianças abandonadas próximas à Basílica do Santo Sepulcro. Suas famílias tinham recém sido assassinadas pelo grupo paramilitar sionista Irgun, e suas casas estavam destruídas. Hind al-Husseini resgatou todas as crianças desamparadas, e acolheu as crianças na mansão de sua família. A mansão foi rebatizada de Dar al-Tifl al-Arabi (Casa da Criança Árabe), e foi transformada em um orfanato para as crianças sobreviventes dos conflitos entre Palestina e Israel. Com fundos arrecadados por al-Husseini, o orfanato cresceu e passou a educar as crianças que lá viviam; meninas judias que não eram aceitas em outras escolas, e crianças de outras regiões, também eram bem-vindas. Em 1967, a escola se tornou exclusivamente feminina. Em 1982, Hind al-Husseini fundou uma faculdade para mulheres. Premiada diversas vezes por seu trabalho social, Hind al-Husseini é lembrada até hoje como uma heroína palestina. Quando ela morreu, em 1994, sua escola abrigava e educava mais de 300 órfãs. A instituição segue funcionando até hoje, com milhares de alunas.

On this week's episode, Hanan and Lina speak with Jilan and Philip  on what life is like in an intercultural relationship. Jilan discusses what it was like to bring a Dutch guy home to her Arab family. Philip answers a lot of questions of what being married to an Arab is like. It's a serious conversation full of laughs and love. Support the showBecome a supporter of the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1786960/supportFollow us on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook @ObnoxiouslyPleasantFollow us on Twitter @TheOP_Podcast

On the first episode of season 4, Hanan and Lina talk about Lina's trip to Palestine. Lina shares some of her funniest moments and most memorable experiences during her time in Palestine.Support the showBecome a supporter of the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1786960/supportFollow us on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook @ObnoxiouslyPleasantFollow us on Twitter @TheOP_Podcast

Hummus or Labne? Fattoush or Tabbouleh? Knafeh or kunafa? On this week's episode, Hanan and Lina speak with the creator of the Are You Really Arab Bro Card Game. The ultimate social-trivia card game about the Arab-American experience! Support the showBecome a supporter of the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1786960/supportFollow us on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook @ObnoxiouslyPleasantFollow us on Twitter @TheOP_Podcast

This Sarde is brought to you by our incredible patrons at www.patreon.com/sardeafterdinner Without you guys, there is no Sarde (after dinner). Thank you. One word to describe this Sarde: Khateera.  Khateera is a digital haven that untamably brings to light the experiences and issues related to the Arab Women in the most accessible, satirical and witty way. In this #Sardeafterdinner, we speak to the brains behind the platform, founder & head of content Amanda Abou Abdallah, and co-founder & content producer Maria Elayan, to reflect on:    -Arab feminism vs Western feminism (another form of colonialism) -Internalized misogyny of the Arab woman & the myth of toxic masculinity -The role of fathers & sons in the conversation about equality -Sex education & the women's basic right to pleasure -The biggest issue(s) Arab women face today   هالسردة خطيرة! خطيرة هي منصة رقمية تسلط الضوء (بلا قيود) على تجارب وقضايا تتعلق بالمرأة العربية بأسلوب ساخر وذكي ومتاح للجميع. في هذه الحلقة من #سردة، نتحدث مع المبدعات وراء المنصة أماندا أبو عبدالله المؤسسة ومسؤولة المحتوى وماريا عليّان المؤسسة الشريكة ومنتجة المحتوى عن:   -النسوية العربية مقابل النسوية الغربية (استعمار من نوع آخر) -احتقار النساء للنساء المبطن في العالم العربي وخرافة الذكورية السامة -دور الآباء والأبناء في حديث المساواة  -التثقيف الجنسي وحق المرأة في المتعة  -أكبر قضية (أو قضايا) تواجه المرأة العربية اليوم   Sarde (noun), [Sa-r-de]: A colloquial term used in the Middle East to describe the act of letting go & kicking off a stream of consciousness and a rambling narrative. The Sarde After Dinner Podcast is a free space based out of the heart of Beirut, Lebanon, where Médéa Azouri & Mouin Jaber discuss a wide range of topics (usually) held behind closed doors in an open and simple way with guests from all walks of life.   سردة (إسم) سَرْدَةْ : مصطلح بالعامية يستخدم في منطقة الشرق الأوسط للدلالة على الاسترخاء وإطلاق سردية. يشكّل بودكاست سردة بعد العشاء مساحة حرّة من قلب بيروت، لبنان، حيث تناقش ميديا عازوري ومعين جابر عدّة مواضيع (لطالما) تمّت مناقشتها خلف أبواب مغلقة وذلك بطريقة بسيطة ومباشرة مع ضيوف من شتّى المجالات.   SARDE EVERY SUNDAY with NEW EPISODES released WEEKLY! 9:00 PM

In the third episode of the 'She' podcast, Manal Al-Ani explores the lives of Arabic-speaking women who said they sometimes felt 'guilty' or 'neglectful' towards their families. They also emphasised that they would not be able to continue working without the help of their families. - اختلفت الآراء بشأن عمل المرأة، بين معارضين يرون أن عملها يجب أن يقتصر على تربية أولادها ورعاية بيتها، ومؤيدين يرون فيه ضرورة لتطوير نفسها ولمساندة الرجال في بناء المجتمع. فيما يلي استعراض لأراء بعض النساء والأزواج والرجال بشكل عام.

On the occasion of International Women's Day, Big Hass Highlights few Arab Women. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or online on our website: www.pulse95radio.com ************************ Follow us on Social. www.instagram/com/pulse95radio www.facebook.com/pulse95radio www.twitter.com/pulse95radio www.instagram.com/pulse95radio

EP 23 — another sister (@cinna.minaa) episode we talk:- popular school girl stories vs. loser gang - the time my sister fought her teacher - developing confidence + fearlessness as a young school girl - confessions of angry arab women (you're allowed to be loud)- filling your love tank, your hearts connection + more!SUCCESSFUL ARAB WOMEN ARTICLE: https://scoopempire.com/dont-date-a-successful-arab-woman/- JOURNAL HIJABI'S INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/journalhijabi/ - Hosted and created by Sereen Qader (@sereenqader) ⠀- Email for Inquiries: journalhijabi@gmail.com⠀⠀Thank you for tuning in and spending time to listen to this episode. If you could take a moment to support this podcast by sharing it and leaving an honest review, it would mean so much to us and help us to reach many different audiences to spread our stories about the Hijab. Never forget the power of being a Hijabi!Journal Hijabi was crafted as a creative outlet outside of a full-time job and graduate school. Each episode is a labor of love to spread more informative stories about our hijab. Help show your support by buying us a “coffee” to continue sustaining future journal hijabi episodes! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/journalhijabi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

23-year old Qatari track star Kenza Sossé, qualified for Tokyo, and then days before her flight to Japan, tested positive for COVID-19. After years training for the Olympics, she had watch from a room in Morocco. Her response? She "went back to training harder than ever." In today's conversation, Kenza shares for the first time publicly about the pain of her Olympic dreams being deferred and how she has channeled her frustration into progress towards Paris. Kenza also shares about her commitment to the Arab Women's Movement and common misconceptions about the Arab world including the idea that Arab women are always "in the kitchen, taking care of the babies." Citing her two business startups and the book she wrote, she replies, "My babies are my businesses right now, my book and my sport. So if these count as my babies, then yes, I am a very typical Arab woman. " Production team's favorite quote: "After hearing my story, every listener will be thinking of a passion or something they've always wanted to do. My last message will be to do it. To start whatever it is that comes to mind. Do not be afraid of failure." Contributing guests include Vanessa El Jammal (Kenza's Best Friend) and Ghita Sossé (Kenza's Sister). Clips used from the following sources: - n beats' YouTube Channel, 'Stadium Crowd Sound Effects | One Hour | HQ'

Sneak peek of our upcoming episode with 23 year old Qatari track and field star, Kenza Sossé. Kenza shares about her experience qualifying for the Games and then testing positive for COVID-19 the week of her departure for Tokyo...In Kenza's full episode, she discusses her bounce back after missing the Olympics, and her commitment to the Arab Women's Movement. Tune in next week for her full story. Kenza's full episode launches 2/15.

This week's Times Will Tell is a recording of a recent sold-out Times of Israel live event in Jerusalem, featuring an English language screening of the award-winning "Cinema Sabaya" film followed by a conversation with filmmaker Orit Fouks Rotem. "Cinema Sabaya," starring Dana Ivgy, tells the story of Arab and Jewish female municipal workers who take part in a video workshop, documenting their own lives and viewing each others' — challenging their beliefs in order to get to know one another. Fouks Rotem spoke with Times of Israel arts and culture editor Jessica Steinberg about the making of the film, her casting of mostly unknown actors who had a lot of freedom with the script and her goals in making this movie about women of different stripes. As the Best Picture winner in the Ophir Awards, Israel's version of the Oscars, "Cinema Sabaya" automatically became Israel's selection for consideration as a foreign film nominee at the 2023 Academy Awards in the United States, a voting race that Fouks Rotem describes as well. The following transcript has been very lightly edited. Times of Israel: This week's Times Will Tell is a recording of a recently sold-out Times@10 event, a screening in English of “Cinema Sabaya,” the award-winning Israeli film that is Israel's choice for an Oscar foreign film nomination, followed by a conversation with director Orit Fouks Rotem, at Jerusalem's Yes Planet. Have a listen and enjoy. I'm very pleased to introduce Orit Fouks Rotem, the director of Cinema Sabaya, which won the Ophir Award, Israel's Oscar for Best Film, Best Director, Best Supporting Actress for Joanna Said, Best Costumes and Best Casting. Cinema Sabaya is the underdog film that unexpectedly swept the awards, automatically making it Israel's selection for consideration as foreign film nominee at the 2023 Academy Awards in the US. It's also Orit's first full feature film, one that she worked on for eight years. She's a graduate of Jerusalem's Sam Spiegel Film School. And we considered showing this screening there in the new arts campus where they have a screening room that fits 120. That's the largest one, but it wouldn't have fit all of you. So it's a good thing that we did it here at Yes Planet. It's very good to have you here and we're going to have a little conversation that we'll also open to some questions from the audience.  I know your mother was involved in the initial idea. So if you could tell us a little bit of the story of how it came about and how your mother was involved in it from the very start. Orit Fouks Rotem: So thank you for coming and taking the time to watch the film. Yeah, so my mother is the advisor for women's issues to the mayor of Hadera and she was a participant in a group like this, like you just saw, she studied stills photography with Arab women in the area of Hadera. And I just finished film school and looked for an idea for a film and she told me about the course and I thought it's very interesting platform to discuss a lot of subjects through women and through women's eyes. And then I started making those kind of groups as research for a few years. Tell us how you found your first group. That's a great story. So I wanted to make this kind of group and I didn't really know what I'm going to do, so I just went to Acre because someone told me, you should go to Acre. There are a lot of Jewish and a lot of Arab women. I just walked in the street and asked women if they want to study how to use the video cameras. And they looked at me like I'm crazy. And then I went to this small shop and this woman there told me, go to this place. There are women meeting there once a week. It was like a shelter and I offered them to teach them a course of video filmmaking and they said yes. And then I just went there once a week for a while and actually made up this course that you saw in the film. And on the way I thought, maybe it can be also a documentary. But then I understood that many of the things that came up there, I wouldn't be able to use them in a documentary. So I decided to go with my first plan and make a fiction film. But take this conflict for this character that I wrote based on me, of course. And that's it. That's my mother's. So your mother helped get you started. Art imitates life. Life imitates art. You wrote the film, you were thinking about it as a documentary, but ended up making it into a feature film. Tell us a little bit about why you wanted those elements of truth and reality as opposed to full-on fiction. For me, as a viewer, when I believe what I see, it touches me. And if I don't believe it, I can understand it intellectually, but I don't feel it. So for me, it's the most important thing to do is to make this believable. And that was the way I think, to make it believable. Because a lot of people ask me after the film if it's a documentary or if it's a fiction film, mostly outside of Israel, where they don't know that I've been any of the actresses. And for me it's the best compliment because it means that they weren't sure if what they see is real life. Talk about the actors a little bit. Dana Ivgy, the main character, plays Rona, the filmmaking teacher, is a very well known actress who actually was up for two of the awards in September. Both this for this film and for another film. But she is the most well known actor in the film. The rest were some of them had never acted before. Correct. And some of them just hadn't really acted a lot. Can you tell us a little bit about the casting process, how you found these women, who they are in real life? So all of them are actresses except for Liora Levi who really lives on a boat and I found her through my script advisor, who told me I just have to meet this woman to take her to my film. And then I met her and wrote her in after that. So she is the only one who's not really an actor. Did you have to convince her? It was her dream for a long time to be in the film. In the beginning, I wasn't sure if she can act and I also made auditions for her character. It's really funny to think that someone else could be her. So yeah, she's one of a kind and all the others have something to do with acting. Some of them did, like, commercials and Joanna Said, this is her first film and she studied it for a semester in the Hazuti, and she did some theater, but not in a professional way. All the rest are actresses, not so known, but Amal Murkus, who's the singer, is really known. You and I spoke about what you call the trick of the story, which is that most of the film takes place in this one room and the other scenes that we see are brought from the videos that the characters that the women made from their own homes. So tell us a little bit about that, how you came to decide that that was going to be the setting and also how did you make those films? So the film they're bringing into class is of mostly the women themselves shot the videos. I went with them to locations that we found and we brought actors like the one who cuts his fingernail is my landlord because in the same day there was an extra that was supposed to come and he didn't show up. They thought, who can be her husband? They needed to have the location. We're paying those people. So I just called him and luckily he didn't cut his nails before and showed up. He's Jewish. My landlord got money for this. He didn't take it from the rent. And Yulia Tagil, the actor who plays Yelena, she really lived with her mother at that time and she's divorced and it's really her daughters in the film. So we used reality sometimes, but she's different. We did a mix of the real life and their true emotions. Were they okay with that? Was that something you had to discuss? As far as I discussed with each one of them, some of them didn't want to bring, so it was their choice. Some of them don't share. Some of them don't share at all.  Yeah, like Nahed. I found that in every group I made, always there was one that didn't share. And she also suspects Rona's intentions so that also gives her a reason not to share. Right. She's suspicious the whole time about what's really happening there. Yes. You told me that Dana Ivgy sometimes filmed. She filmed all the way. She held the camera, right. And she kept it going. And in the end we decided to use her footage only in three parts of the film. But at the beginning I didn't know. I thought maybe a lot of the film would be from her perspective. What about the women as a group? The cast as a group, obviously the experience changed them in terms of making a film. For some of them, it was their first time. But did it affect them as a group? As a community of people together? So yes, of course. It was really interesting to see they didn't know each other before. We didn't rehearse. We met twice in order to read the script together, so they will understand everything. But we didn't do the scenes, we didn't rehearse because I wanted to keep everything to the shooting days. We had twelve shooting days only. Tell everyone where the room was, where you filmed it. We filmed in Ben Shemen. It's a boarding school. And we filmed in a place where Shimon Peres got married. It was just an empty hall. When we came down and we fixed everything, the curtains, the color of the walls, which was, like, abandoned. In the weeks since the elections, we're feeling the effects of what's happening around us. When did you actually film this? In what year? 2019? Right before COVID closed everything. Three months before COVID and what were you looking to bring to the table in terms of your Arab Jewish subject matter? How deeply did you want to get into it? Did you get into subjects that you didn't anticipate beforehand? My main motivation was to bring deep and full feminine characters to the screen. It was more important for me than the conflict, in a way, because I saw many films about the conflict that tells you what to think. And I didn't want it to be this kind of film. I wanted it to be more open. So the main thing will be the women themselves. And of course, when I go to Arab and Jewish women together, I have to put the concept on the table because it's very not to do that. It's there. So I did it, like in the beginning of the film, just to get rid of it and not to get rid of it, but to finish with it and to make room for these women. Because I think it's even more political when you identify with the character that you will never be identified, maybe before and when you see the film and not to have an agenda that tells you what to think about it. Did you have any reactions as you went through the editing process from your cast or from your editing team of putting more in, putting less in? How did you react to that? I didn't really open it to the cast, but, yeah, it was a dilemma how much to put it, because what you see in the film, the political part, was in the shooting much longer. We decided to put it there, but don't let it take over everything. And Amal Murkius is a really political figure and it was important for me to be loyal to what she wanted and to give her a place to say what she thinks and also to the actor that plays Esti. They felt like they represent all the Jewish and all the Arabs in Israel. So I tried to tell them it's not true, but in a way it's a bit true because I see when people see it outside of Israel, mostly they look at this like, as a representation of what is happening. So you just came back from a road show in the States showing the film, working on exposing it in terms of the Oscar nomination. What was it like to show it to audiences out there? What were their reactions to this film that is presenting what is happening here, but not intending to necessarily. A lot of questions were about the election and what's going to be in Israel now. They reacted like in Israel, everyone has a character that he likes the most. And the questions were a lot about the work in progress and how we got this authenticity that there is in the film. So it wasn't really different in that part. Okay, so you are in this race to try and win the Oscar nomination. Yes, we are at the voting starts in the 12th.  Next week. Next week. No pressure. No pressure. If you know any Academy members, please tell them to see the film. It's amazing how many people know Academy members. It's a really small world. Tell us a little bit about the process. Now, there is 93 films from all over the world. And in the 12th until the 15th, they're voting for the 15, the short list, and after and who goes to the shortlist, competes to be in the five, and then you're a nominee. Each Academy member gets, like, I think, eight films. And you can vote for 15 films to rate 15 films. And, yeah, it's supposed to be equal, but I don't know how it really works. It's a lot about money. I see. And big companies like Netflix that run the film can have more impact. And the Jordanian film now gets a lot of attention to our government, thanks to them. Right. So, of course, you want this nomination, but at the same time, how does it actually feel to be in this place? In other words, it is your first feature film. It did do incredibly well. It's a film that really catches people emotionally and through the vibrancy of what we see on the screen. Where are you right now in terms of the Cinema aabaya effect on yourself? Where do you want to go with all of this besides obviously wanting a nomination? That would be pretty nice. Yes. In a way, all the time you want more and more. In a way, I want it to end and to have a good memory and keep going to the next film. Okay. Well, we want to see what your next film is. Thank you very much, Orit Fouks Rotem. Thank you. IMAGE: The cast of 'Cinema Sabaya' (Courtesy PR)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hanan and Lina review Dubai Bling and discuss the criticism surrounding the Netflix show. Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook @ObnoxiouslyPleasantFollow us on Twitter @TheOP_Podcast

Banan Abu Zain Eddin is a feminist activist, co-founder, and executive director of Takatoat feminist collective and advocacy and gender trainer. She is a holder of a Diploma degree in Management of Non-Profit institutions and is currently pursuing a second Bachelor in Law. Banan have more than eight years of experience working in the civil society and humanitarian field. She is the co-founder of the “Feminist Sessions” initiative aiming to spread feminist and women’s rights knowledge and contribute to strengthening the young feminist movement in Jordan. Banan worked as a Youth civic engagement Coordinator at Mercy Corps- Jordan and a Field Coordinator with Save the Children international- Jordan. As part of her activism on women’s rights, Banan is a member of the Youth Gender Innovation Agora (GIA), a consultative forum established by the UN Women Regional Office for the Arab States, and a member of the Arab Women network which promotes the role of women in society and works towards ending gender-based violence. Our guest socials: Facebook: Banan Abo Zain Aldeen Twitter: @abuzaineddin Instagram: abuzaineddin

Banan Abu Zain Eddin is a feminist activist, co-founder, and executive director of Takatoat feminist collective and advocacy and gender trainer. She is a holder of a Diploma degree in Management of Non-Profit institutions and is currently pursuing a second Bachelor in Law. Banan have more than eight years of experience working in the civil society and humanitarian field. She is the co-founder of the “Feminist Sessions” initiative aiming to spread feminist and women’s rights knowledge and contribute to strengthening the young feminist movement in Jordan. Banan worked as a Youth civic engagement Coordinator at Mercy Corps- Jordan and a Field Coordinator with Save the Children international- Jordan. As part of her activism on women’s rights, Banan is a member of the Youth Gender Innovation Agora (GIA), a consultative forum established by the UN Women Regional Office for the Arab States, and a member of the Arab Women network which promotes the role of women in society and works towards ending gender-based violence. Our guest socials: Facebook: Banan Abo Zain Aldeen Twitter: @abuzaineddin Instagram: abuzaineddin

Season 3 welcomes Dr. Vian Aziz on the podcast. We discuss the importance of sexual education and its absence in Arab and Muslim majority countries, the difference between sex and sexuality, the subject of shame and the role religion plays, how this impacts women particularly and shapes society, and the severe effects of male sexual repression on women and society. All this and more on MOI! 

FROM THE VAULTEnjoy this incredible re-released episode from Season 2:Content warning: this interview includes references to sexual assault and rape. Listener discretion is advised. If you need support, check out rainn.org for help 24/7.There are feminists, and then there are FEMINISTS! This week's episode travels halfway around the globe to talk with Maya, a graduate student in Amman, Jordan. Maya is on a mission to create environments where someone's assigned gender has nothing to do with their ability to thrive.

The new Netflix comedy “Mo” is based on the life of Houston comedian Mo Amer. Mo Amer is a Palestinian-American Muslim born in Kuwait, whose family fled to the U.S. during the first Gulf War in the early 1990s. “Mo” spotlights Amer's identity as a Muslim, a Palestinian, a refugee and an asylum seeker. Hanan and Lina share their thoughts on the first-ever American show starring a Palestinian with a Palestinian family that tells an authentic Palestinian experience that is rarely presented in TV and popular culture.Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/5quYXgtegr4 Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @ObnoxiouslyPleasantFollow us on Twitter @TheOP_Podcast E-mail us at obnoxiouslypleasant@gmail.com

AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports on Mideast Fatshaming Furor.

Rabyaah grew up in Yemen before coming to the US at the age of six. She is the founder of Arab Women's Voice and she co-founded the Yemeni American Coalition for Change to support grassroots movements in the Middle East during the Arab Spring. Rabyaah was also chosen as a national Bernie surrogate in the 2020 Presidential race. Rabyaah began to question the extremists in her community and the Islamists in US government around the Arab Spring. Her criticisms caused so much backlash, but it didn't stop her. She is committed to continuing to speak out for the good of her community- as she wants to see Muslims progress and prosper. She is also determined to continue to speak out for the good of her country- as the danger of Islamists in government needs to be exposed.

We have all heard the phrase : follow your passion and everything will fall into place. But I also can't help but to think of another very popular phrase which is : some things are much easier said than done.I find it funny that when I was younger and I was asked 'what do you want to be when you grow up', my response was one that was very confident and it came with  no hesitation…mind you I  was also five years old at the time.But if you were to ask me this same question today, I would be confident in saying that I actually don't know. Now this isn't to say it's a bad thing to not be able to pinpoint what it is that you want to do for the rest of your life…and that's because we're finally realizing we are multifaceted human beings who are constantly growing, learning and embracing different versions of ourselves.Of course, change can be frightening, especially in today's world which is laced with so much uncertainty, but what do you do if you no longer enjoy the career path you had chosen for yourself?In today's episode, I have an insightful conversation with none other than Maariyah Choudrey, who is a Chief of Staff at Uber, content creator and your big sis in tech!Chances are you have come across a post or video of Maariyah's account, which is @lifewithmaars, where she shares business tips and advice for working women, her love of modest fashion and beauty, and where she documents her adventures as a foodie in NYC.So, what is the secret of those who do make it to the other side? The ones who take the leap and pivot careers?In this conversation, Maariyah shares her career transition journey from pre-med to finance and her most recent role in tech. We also navigate the ways in which one can leverage their skills and their network to successfully pivot careers. Fear of failure may be at the forefront of our minds, but Maariyah discusses her own personal experiences with self doubt and finding the confidence within her that is needed to move forward. As Muslim women, in today's society, how can we show up as our full selves in the workplace without comprising our beliefs and faith?Tune in to find out!Enjoy and follow the pod on Instagram:@unsweetenedandunfilteredFollow Maariyah on Instagram:@lifewithmaars

 The quality of our lives is only as good as the quality of our relationship with ourselves. I guarantee that once you start, you will not want to stop. Join me in the journey to really understand the meaning and magnitude of what true self love looks like.

On this week's episode, Hanan and Lina share their thoughts on the Syrian drama series Haret Al Quba, what they do after Iftar, and what their plans are for Eid. Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/08GxwdCCQRwFollow us on Instagram and TikTok @ObnoxiouslyPleasantE-mail us at obnoxiouslypleasant@gmail.com

What does it truly mean when we say closure comes from us and what if we feel like the relationship isn't really over?When you really think about it - no one ever really goes away completely. They either live in our minds, our hearts or both. From time to time we may find ourselves in a chapter in our lives where we may be dealing with a generous amount of unanswered questions and the lingering feeling of not knowing if we made the right choice. From dealing with a relationship ending, to trusting yourself again, and of course the struggles we face when giving and receiving the honest, and at times, brutal truth - we can't help but to desperately search for the closure we need  in order to move forward in life. When focusing on the topic of honesty - I find myself searching for it but am I really ready to receive it - unfiltered and void of it being sugarcoated? How does honesty play a role when seeking closure and what do we do when self trust and self forgiveness are not things that we have yet mastered? How do we not fall into the trap of believing that closure comes from those who have potentially hurt us and where an apology is still pending?In today's episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Sara Kuburic, who is also better  known as the Millennial Therapist for her instagram account where she shares tips and content related to mental health, self reflection and real life human experiences. I am truly grateful to have had this discussion with Sara  - and her ability to lead with compassion in answering every question I had asked.We also discussed the struggles of accepting how others  may not even realize what they have done to us, if it's even possible to go back to who we used to be before certain relationships ended, how self sabotage can sneak it's way into the decisions that we make for ourselves and so much more!Enjoy and follow the pod on Instagram:@unsweetenedandunfilteredFollow Sara Kuburic on Instagram:@millennial.therapistCheck out Sara Kuburic's site:Click Here

Our guest is none other than British-Egyptian journalist and author, Alya Mooro. The social issues advocate sat down to discuss everything from Arab women and Women's History Month to what truly constitutes the “greater freedom” in addition to some highlights like attending the Oscars with Yosra and seeing her book on a billboard.

On this week's episode, Hanan and Lina discuss growing up Arab in America, myths and stereotypes about Arabs, lies your Arab parents told you, and top ten signs you're an Arab.Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/pKX-Jv3ISbsFollow us on Instagram and TikTok @ObnoxiouslyPleasantE-mail us at obnoxiouslypleasant@gmail.com

You know for the most part I'm a pretty laid back person. I only care about two things: the well being and the opinions of every single person on this earth, literally everyone, even strangers.If you ever found yourself in battle with literally yourself on a daily basis, then this conversation is just for you. It will shed light on the possible culprit which is the trait better known as Highly Sensitive Person or HSP for short.For thirty years of my life I have struggled with being, quote on quote, too sensitive and the crushing psychological weight of feeling everything on a much deeper level than anyone else. The ability to pick up on the most subtle changes, even a change of tone via text that will leave me wondering all week long if I did something wrong. Or my most impressive talent yet which is the ability to knock out anywhere at anytime because my nervous system is constantly on overdrive from experiencing emotional burnout as an HSP. For the longest I had wondered to myself, why did God create me to have too much feelings. I lack the ability to detach myself from everything and avoid becoming emotionally invested in anyone. This was all before I read Elaine Aron's book, The Highly Sensitive Person and now everything that I was experiencing started to make sense to me.In today's episode, I had the honor to sit down with Dr. Ketam Hamdan, an Arab American licensed therapist and educator who is also the managing director of Annisa's mental health department, a non profit organization that works with Muslims in crisis.As an HSP herself, Dr. Ketam gives us an insight of what it means to navigate life when we may have high levels of sensory processing sensitivity and a strong reactivity to our surroundings. We also  delve into the positive and admirable aspects of being an HSP which includes being creative, the ability to cultivate  deep connections with others and our thirst for knowledge. This episode is recommended for anyone who may know an HSP or may be an HSP themselves. There is so much to cover in regards to growing up as an HSP,  overcoming the struggles of setting boundaries and how our spiritual journeys may differ from others. Enjoy and follow the pod on Instagram:@unsweetenedandunfilteredFollow Dr. Ketam Hamdan on Instagram:@brainhealthdocCheck out Dr. Ketam's site and educational videos here:www.brainhealthgrowth.com

Suzan "Suzy" Kanoo is a poet, author, CEO & President of Khalil bin Ebrahim Kanoo Company and International Motor Trading Agency all while being a mother of three. As a seventh-generation Bahraini, she is one of the more successful women in business leaders in her country. Suzy earned her MBA from Harvard Business School. She is a member of the YPO top-CEO network and the first Arab woman to chair the MENA division through member elections. Twice a year, she travels to the UN and Syria to help refugee camps around the world. Suzy recently wrote a book, Hear Us Speak: Letters From Arab Women, to explain what it is really like to be an Arab woman. The research and interviews she conducted for her book include revealing conversations with Gen Z Arab women in their late teens and early twenties, sharing their experiences and hardships. One pattern emerged through her interviews and that was the values these Gen Z Arab women share that foreshadow change. During our interview with Suzy Kanoo, she discusess life as a woman in the Arab world, and how she believes Gen Z Arab women will be the ones to really make a significant change in women's human rights in the Arab world. Suzy discusses her book more in depthly, along with her personal journey. Be sure to tune in to this special International Women's Day episode! To watch the live interview on our Instagram page, click here . To read the women.com article about this interview, click here . Remember to follow womendotcom on instagram and subscribe to The Women.com Podcast for more exclusive interviews.

Hanan and Lina discuss a variety of topics this week, including turkey necks, the Super Bowl halftime show, the Africa Cup, the new M&Ms, and Valentine's Day. Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/e9C__CZHd2g Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @ObnoxiouslyPleasantE-mail us at obnoxiouslypleasant@gmail.com

17 February 2022: February is Safer Internet Month, and Helen chats to child pyschiatrist Dr Ateeq Qureshi about how his own teenager is not allowed to have instagram. One student who has achieved a golden visa explains how she feels receiving it. A new nursery has opened in Dubai which focuses purely on the Finnish education system. A recent survey stated that employers don't have much faith in students being ready for the real world. Gems Education are focusing on their students' mental health, and Helen finds out more from Philip Thompson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak to Aseel El-Baba, financial therapist and CEO of Holistic Optical Wealth, about the financial “group therapy sessions” she has started specifically for Arab Women. Find out more at holisticoptimalwealth.com and connect on Instagram.

The role gender and culture plays in our financial experiences. Aseel El-Baba from Holistic Optimal Wealth tells us about her financial group therapy sessions with Arab women and what she learned. And, a platform with financial resources for newcomers to Canada. Erin Godard from Arrive takes us through the app and what to expect. Then, a bank to better support Indigenous communities and businesses. Keith Marell, CEO of the First Nations Bank of Canada tells us how this bank differs from the Big Five. And, An education provider that helps kids learn about financial literacy. Hasina Lookman tells us about Explorer Hop and the different courses offered. Plus, Author and personal finance expert Kelley Keehn tells us about her latest book called Rich Girl, Poor Girl: Save Better, Invest Smarter, and Earn Financial Freedom. To find out more about the guests check out: Aseel El-Baba: holisticoptimalwealth.com | Intstagram Erin Godard: arrivein.com | Instagram | Facebook Kelley Keenhn: kelleykeehn.com |Twitter | Instagram Keith Martell: First Nations Bank of Canada | Twitter Hasina Lookman: explorerhop.com | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube Bruce Sellery is a personal finance expert and best-selling author. As the founder of Moolala and the CEO of Credit Canada, Bruce is on a mission to help you get a better handle on your money so you can live the life you want. High energy & low B.S., this is Moolala: Money Made Simple. Find Bruce Sellery at Moolala.ca | Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn  

Today on the show, Dr. Taz is joined by Suzy Kanoo, author of the new book “Hear Us Speak: Letters from Arab Women”. Suzy shares her journey as an advocate and voice for Arab women, and all she's learned from listening to and sharing their stories. From common misconceptions about the Arab world to the shared trauma many Arab women endure, Suzy and Dr. Taz discuss the many issues facing those women today, and how you can help be an advocate. Today on Super Woman Wellness:The struggles Arab women are facing todayBreaking the cycle of abuse and shameHow trauma and pain gets passed down generationallyHow Generation Z is making a changeProgression being made in the Arab worldFollow Suzy:Get her book: Hear Us Speak: Letters from Arab WomenWebsite: suzykanoo.comThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Episode Notes Three Stages of Female Citizenship in Arab and Early Islamic Society - from Citizen to Mother to Protected Person

On this week's episode of Obnoxiously Pleasant Podcast, Hanan and Lina discuss the challenges and issues they encounter while producing a weekly podcast, how they handle these challenges, and how it's ok to be imperfect and give yourself a break sometimes.https://youtu.be/ZhKY38_GglM

On this week's episode of Obnoxiously Pleasant Podcast, Hanan and Lina discuss whether or not people can change and the difference between changing and evolving.https://youtu.be/KVJ9w58C8X4

On this week's episode of Obnoxiously Pleasant Podcast, Hanan and Lina discuss toxic friends and why they're so bad, the signs of a toxic friendship, and how to cut a toxic friend out of your life for good!

Patrick Tsang interviews Asil Attar, CEO of Lead Associates, experienced with over 28 years in fashion and retail business strategy within global markets. Asil shares how her upbringing as an Iraqi in Britain has influenced her decisions and values and book and movie cultural moments, which have structured her perspectives. Asil has been the CEO of several multi-million-dollar businesses throughout her career and transforms the industry with her drive and innovative strategies. Asil speaks about her role to empower women as the first female CEO for leading groups in the Middle East and the importance of business leaders diversifying their workforce. Additionally, Asil explains the importance of ensuring a positive social impact through her businesses. From her successful and innovative strategies, Asil has earned recognition and been awarded many achievements including, Forbes ME putting her as the top 100 most Influential Arab Women, 2018, and Top 200 most powerful Arab Women, 2014. In addition, arabian business awarded her Top Female CEO Kuwait, 2018, and top 100 powerful women, 2012. More about Asil Attar: https://www.asilattar.com/asil-attar

Despite not typically interacting with each other in Israeli society, Haredim (ultra-orthodox Jews) and traditional Arab women seem to share common qualities, such as covering up most of their bodies for modesty reasons, and living in relatively closed societies. In this episode of Interactions, Gilan Miller-Gertz and Nour Abu-Ghosh interview women from both groups to discover similarities and differences. “Some of our assumptions about the attitudes and lifestyles of Haredi and traditional Arab women were revealed to be unfounded,” the authors reflect. “They turned out to see themselves as strong women who are leading their families and building their societies, and displayed agency in believing that they are making the choice to pursue their respective life-missions.” https://cslr.law.emory.edu/scholarship/cslrbooks2016-2021.pdf (Browse) our book brochure.

What are the consequences of losing your virginity before marriage in the middle east? There are many. Listen to this episode to hear some stories that happen every day in the middle east.Virginity tests, hymen checks, are all common phrases you hear in the middle east. In this episode, we break down the myths around the hymen. We explain what it's really like to live in the middle east as a woman and what is expected of you. The pressures around virginity and sex. The pressure on women to not interact with males and to do everything possible to stay a virgin. Do women have sex before marriage in the middle east? We explain that too. We also talk about the following topics:- Myths surrounding the Hymen- Hymen checks in the middle east- Hymen repair: Act of liberation or oppression?- Virginity checks and women's honor- Honour killings- Islam and virginity- Virginity as a tool to control women- Customs and traditions to control womenFollow us @daringaccents on IG and FB

In this episode of CommuniTEA in Arabic Season 2, we chat with Rama Chakaki, COO of aixplain, inc. and founder of EdSeed. We will chat with her about women empowerment, Artificial Intelligence, immigration, and more. Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad.  Website: www.communiteainarabic.com

We Wrote in Symbols: Love and Lust by Arab Women Writers brings together fiction and poetry by more than 70 women over a span of more than 1500 years. Editor Selma Dabbagh talks about why it's hard to write about sex, and the difficult balance of reaching readers. Show Notes:  The digital launch of We Wrote in Symbols, published by Saqi Books, is scheduled for April 29, hosted by the Arab British Centre. Hanan al-Shaykh, Yasmine Seale, Saida Rouass, lisa luxx, and collection editor Selma Dabbagh will be there. There will also be a workshop launch with Marina Warner, Wen-chin Ouyang, and Emily Selove at Birbeck in June, as part of their Arabic in Translation series. The collection drew classic works from, among other places, two anthologies: Classical Poems by Arab Women: A Bilingual Anthology, edited and translated by Abdullah al Udhari, and The Poetry of Arab Women from the Pre-Islamic Age to Andalusia, edited and translated by Wessam Elmeligi. Shereen El Feki's Sex and the Citadel: Intimate Life in a Changing Arab World was published in 2013. Leila Slimani's Sex and Lies: True Stories of Women's Intimate Lives in the Arab World was translated by Sophie Lewis and came out last year. Lina Mounzer's “Going Beyond the Veil” talks about navigating the rocky territory of writing about sex as an Arab woman.

In today's episode, we bring along Jana Amin, an iconic youth leader, currently interning at the Harvard Kennedy School, creating a unique blueprint for effective activism for Arab Youth all over the world. - Jana Amin is an Egyptian-American senior in High School. She has a passion for girls' education and women in Islam. An avid speaker, Jana gave a TedX-Youth talk on changing the narrative around Muslim women and competes nationally on her school's speech team. She works closely with The Collateral Repair Project, an NGO based in Jordan to support refugee women and girls. Recently, she hosted a virtual event, #17for17: Advocating for Girls' Education. - Support the show by dropping us a rating and review on Apple Podcast!  Music: “Daydream” by Ash. Available on Spotify, Apple Music & Anghami. - Tune in daily & follow me @allysalama and @empathyalwaywins for more on the show's latest updates. - Show Credits Empathy Always Wins: The World's Exclusive Leadership & Mental Health Podcast. © Ally Salama 2020.

I'm excited to host Samar Alshorafa: an entrepreneur and mother of 3 with a passion for social impact, diversity inclusion, gender equality, policy reform, education and knowledge development Samar is the Co-founder and CEO of She is Arab, the first dedicated online platform for Arab women with the aim to address their underrepresentation in business leadership and public speaking roles Prior to starting her business, Samar spent over 15 years working in the field of international development and management consulting with organizations such as IFC -World Bank Group, the European Commission's Industrial Modernization Program for Egypt, the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation and EFE - Education for Employment. Her work entailed a lot of travel across the Mena Region and exposed her to topics from policy reform, to education, youth employment and gender issues. The learnings and challenges experienced through this diverse spectrum of projects helped paving the way to Samar's social entrepreneurship journey So, let's join Samar and let's find out more about the powerful network she's building with She is Arab to help reversing stereotypes about Arab women and advancing gender equality using the power of digital communication. For highlights and behind the scenes follow my Unlimited journey on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/un.limited.me/ If you liked my Unlimited approach and are interested to sponsor this or similar episodes, connect with me directly via LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielarossiunlimited/ Or if you wish to apply to be featured please drop me your details connect@un-limited.me To Unlimited Opportunities!