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Nov 2024
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S1 E10 | 10 years of Womena: What has ch...

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In this special episode of Womena celebrating its 10-year milestone, our hosts take a moment to reflect on the past decade in the region.
They explore the question of whether representation alone can drive real change. The episode dives into the progress made, the ongoing challenges that women still face, and the continued fight for women’s rights in the Arab world, highlighting some of the initiatives that are changing the status quo for women in the region and address issues like harassment and rape, sexual and reproductive health, call-out and cancel culture, citizenship laws, and more.

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Hosts: Elissa Freiha (@freiha), Amira Salah-Ahmed (@amiralx)

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