The Narcissistic Millionaire: Camille Kanaan’s Reign of Control and Violence Sharika Wa Laken Jan 14, 2025 “Camille was always very violent. I remember once, during a piano lesson, he beat my mother so badly that he almost…
Menopause: Do Women Lose Their Libido? Sharika Wa Laken Dec 22, 2024 By: Clara Nabaa The impact of menopause varies significantly from one woman to another, yet a prevailing social…
World Day Against Trafficking in Persons: Safety in Peril Sharika Wa Laken Dec 22, 2024 Each year on July 30, the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons commemorates the ongoing struggle against…
How Patriarchy Wields Manipulation, and Emotional Violence Sharika Wa Laken Dec 22, 2024 Psychological manipulation reminds us that we live in a world dominated by oppressive systems. These…
Scorching Inequality: How Heat Waves Expose Gender and Class Divides Sharika Wa Laken Dec 22, 2024 Temperatures have been rising dramatically worldwide due to climate change and greenhouse gas emissions.…
The Internet: From a Feminist Haven to a Patriarchal Trap Sharika Wa Laken Dec 22, 2024 In recent years, virtual spaces have emerged as platforms that bypass the rigid patriarchal restrictions imposed on…
Welcome to Broumana High School: Where Mothers Don’t Matter Sharika Wa Laken Dec 20, 2024 “Here’s a picture of my son Karam on his first day of school, a picture that doesn’t exist.” This is what the…
Olympics 2024: Gender Parity or Gender Parody? Sharika Wa Laken Aug 16, 2024 The International Olympic Committee (IOC) proudly trumpets that the Paris 2024 Games have achieved "full gender…
Bodies as Battlegrounds: How to Protect Sudanese Women? Sharika Wa Laken Apr 28, 2024 By: Saba Hussam Amidst the turmoil in Sudan, discussions among Sudanese women about effective…
Beyond Saudi’s UN CSW Chair: The Deeper Issue Sharika Wa Laken Apr 9, 2024 For 77 years, the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) has echoed calls to end gender-based…