Shari’ah, Fiqh and State Laws (Arabic subtitles)
Date: Wednesday, 22 May 2019
The boundaries between some key terms such as Shariʿah, fiqh and Islamic law are often blurred and confused in everyday language. This confusion contributes to gender inequality in modern family laws in ways that are detrimental to women. Attempts to reform state laws in the direction of justice and equality for women have been opposed by those who perceive them as going against Shariʿah. This video highlights why it is essential to distinguish between these terms in order to set the divine…
Date: Wednesday, 22 May 2019
Violence against women has different forms. Women and girls said, "#IChosetoSpeakUp". You too #SpeakUpThis video was developed within the framework of "Combatting Violence against Women" programme in partnership with The National Council for Women and with the support of USAID/Egypt and produced by Giraffics
Muslim Family Laws: What Makes Reform Possible? (Arabic subtitles)
Date: Wednesday, 22 May 2019
Reform is often resisted on the grounds that Muslim family laws are divine and thus not open to change. Yet in reality change and reform have been inherent in Muslim legal tradition.The video highlights concepts and tools from Muslim legal tradition that can pave the way for family laws that are more in line with contemporary Muslim realities, justice and gender equality.عادة ما يلقى الإصلاح مقاومة على أساس أن قوانين الأسرة المسلمة إلهية، وبالتالي لا يمكن تغييرها. ولكن الواقع يشي بأن التغيير…
Moroccan women take on climate change: Souhad from Kissane
Date: Wednesday, 22 May 2019
في إطار مؤتمر الأطراف الثاني والعشرين الذي عقد في مراكش في نونبر 2016، سعت منظمة الأمم المتحدة للمرأة في المنطقة المغاربية إلى إبراز الخبرة والحلول التي تقدمها النساء المغربيات في مواجهة تغير المناخ.من إخراج كمال هشكار، تقدم هذه الملامح عمل المرأة في ثلاثة مواقع مختلفة في المغرب: دار بوعزة، الراشيدية و غفصاي و ذلك من أجل إظهار الصعوبات المرتبطة بتغير المناخ الذي تواجهها النساء و أيضا قدرتهن على التكيف و تطوير الفلاحة المستدامةIn the framework of the COP22, held in Marrakech in November 2016…
لأننى_رجل Because I am a Man – Morocco
Date: Wednesday, 22 May 2019
إجبار الزوجة على ممارسة الجنس رغم امتناعها هو أيضا اغتصاب.#لون_العالم_برتقاليا #16يوما #لأننى_رجلForcing sexual intercourse with one's spouse without the spouse's consent is Marital rape. #16Days #BecauseIamaman #OrangeTheWorld
Global Award for Women's Empowerment - Jury Members
Date: Wednesday, 22 May 2019
In 2017 UN Women and the Supreme Council for Women in Bahrain announced the Princess Sabeeka Bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa Global Award for Women Empowerment. The award, to be presented every three years, recognizes individuals, organisations, companies and states who are doing exceptional work for women’s empowerment in their communities, across four categories. Each award is valued at USD $100,000. Jury Members:Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka - Executive Director of UN WomenRt Hon Helen Clark - Former…
Date: Wednesday, 22 May 2019
Video animation produced by Asia Alfasi in collaboration with PositiveNegatives.
Jordan National Action Plan on UNSCR 1325 (English)
Date: Wednesday, 22 May 2019
The Government of Jordan, with the support of UN Women, successfully developed its first National Action Plan on UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security through an inclusive and participatory consultation process. National and international partners are joining forces to support its implementation. Learn more about the #JONAP through this video.
The Japan-UN Women Resilience Programme
Date: Wednesday, 22 May 2019
UN Women Lebanon with support from the Government of Japan implemented the project “Strengthening Resilience and Protection of Women and Youth in Host communities” which provided more than 4000 women, both Lebanese from host communities, and Syrian refugees, with training, income-generating activities and gender-based violence prevention and protection training. The project was implemented, since 2015, with local partners Fair Trade Lebanon, Abaad MENA and Fondation Safadi in partnership…
Women on the Frontlines of Conflict Resolution: Iraq
Date: Wednesday, 22 May 2019
تشرح شذى العبوسي العضوة السابقة في البرلمان العراقي والناشطة في مجال حقوق الإنسان والمرأة لماذا يعتبر تمثيل المرأة أمراً أساسياً لتحقيق السلام والأمن في العراق.Former Member of the Iraqi Parliament and women’s rights activist, Shatha Al Abosi, explains why women's representation is essential for peace and security in Iraq. Read how other women in the country are working to resolve conflict in their communities: http://unwo.men/lZeW30lKaAU
Yemeni Women building peace in times of war - Trailer
Date: Wednesday, 22 May 2019
Some of the most remarkable peacebuilding efforts in Yemen are being made by women working with their communities to ease conflict at the local level. This film tells four of their stories.Stay tuned for the film!اكثر صانعي السلام في اليمن هن النساء. تعرّفوا على أربع منهن في الفيلم: المرأة اليمنية تصنع السلام اثناء الحرب.
Women on the Frontlines of Conflict Resolution: Syria
Date: Wednesday, 22 May 2019
تشرح زوزان علوش منسقة التنمية و الشؤون الإنسانية في الشمال السوري كيف يؤثر غياب تمثيل المرأة في المفاوضات سلباً على آفاق السلام في سوريا وما يمكن أن تجلبه المرأة إلى طاولة المفاوضاتZozan Alloush, Syrian Development and Humanitarian Coordinator, explains how the how the lack of women representation in negotiations is negatively impacting peace prospects in Syria and what women can bring to the negotiation table. Read more on how #SyrianWomen are working to bring peace to their communities:…
Livelihood opportunities for Syrian refugee women in Jordan
Date: Wednesday, 22 May 2019
UN Women provides secure livelihood opportunities to vulnerable Syrian refugee women via cash for work that graduates into work permit employment opportunities or microbusinesses in camp settings. This initiative is generously funded by the Governments of Australia, Finland, France, Iceland, Italy, and Japan.Video credits: UN Women/ Christopher Herwig
#SpeakUp Campaign 2 End VAW:Domestic Violenceحملة #ماتسكتوش للقضاء على العنف ضدالمرأة:العنف المنزلي
Date: Wednesday, 22 May 2019
أطلقت هيئة الأمم المتحدة للمرأة وبالتعاون مع المجلس القومي للمرأة حملة بعنوان # ماتسكتوش لمناهضة العنف الاسري ضد المرأة. ويناقش الجزء الثاني من الحملة أهمية التصدي وتشجيع أفراد المجتمع في اتخاذ موقف صارم ضد هذه الانتهاكات ضد المرأة. وقد أصبح معروفا الآن ان العنف ضد المرأة يعتبر مشكلة خطيرة، ولكن يمكن الوقاية منها، إذا أصبح مسؤولية مجتمعية وبالأخص التحرش الجنسي والعنف الاسري لانهما أخطر أنواع العنف اللذان يقتضيان التصدي لهما.Speak Up: – PSA to End Violence Against Women - Domestic Violence UN…
UN Women Executive Director with Youth at #iifmena 2016 in Sharjah
Date: Wednesday, 22 May 2019
UN Women Executive Director, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka speaking to a group of young women in a youth workshop at conference of "Investing in the Future- Building the Resilience of Women&Girls in the Arab Region". Conference was held on 19 and 20 October 2016 in Sharjah, the UAE.
Women on the Frontlines of Conflict Resolution: Iraq - Liza Nisan Hado
Date: Wednesday, 22 May 2019
تتحدث ليزة نيسان حيدو، رئيسة جمعية نساء بغداد عن أولويات النساء لإنهاء العنف في العراق وإصلاح نسيجه الاجتماعي.Liza Nisan Hado, President of the Baghdad Women Association, speaks about women’s priorities to end violence in Iraq and repair its social fabrics.