Equality

Israel's COVID-19 vaccination drive: fair share for Palestinians?

Israel has been praised for its record in vaccinating its population. But Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu is also facing flak for failing to organise vaccine supplies for five million Palestinians in the Occupied Territories.
Women and emancipation in Oman

Ruled by the enlightened Qaboos from 1970 to 2020, Oman enjoys a unique reputation among the Arab states – especially regarding the status and opportunities afforded to women. Portraits by Pascal Mannaerts
Embroidering for emancipation in Palestine

A decorative cloth for some, a sign of resistance for others. All the aspects of "tatreez" come to light in Fatima Abbadi's latest photo series. By Jan Tomes
Interview with Shahenda Maklad

''The Revolutionary Forces Should Close Ranks''

Shahenda Maklad has been fighting for social justice in Egypt for decades. The left-wing political activist, who became known country-wide in the 1960s for championing the cause of peasants, has supported the Tahrir revolution of 2011 from the very beginning. In this interview with Christoph Dreyer, she calls on her fellow revolutionaries to unify and not to lose sight of their strategic goals
Women in Turkey

Trapped in the Gender Gap

Turkey ranked 129th out of 134 countries in the latest Global Gender Gap Report published by the WEF. Ayşe Karabat explores the challenges faced by the women of the world's 17th largest economy