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The Middle East: History threatens to repeat itself
If the notion that history repeats itself is accurate, it is nowhere truer than in the Middle East where the international community, caught by...
Drones for Humanity: Forum Initiative Aims Unlock Societal Benefits of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Drones can deliver medical supplies, make dangerous jobs safer and protect endangered species. However, regulations in many countries prevent drones from fulfilling their potential...
A Golden Cage of Repression: The Paradoxical Outcome of Afghan Women’s ‘Liberation’
Following the September 11 terror attack, the term ‘freedom’ acquired fresh momentum in the global North. However, it captivated America’s national security dialogue in...
Work or Family: Sri Lankan Women Shouldn’t Have to Choose
Only 3 years separated the births of Fazeela Dharmaratne’s son Nethwin, and her daughter Pravindi. However, in just that time a lot of things...
Kyrgyzstan: Looking for digital solutions to combat child labour
A group of young digital specialists – supported by the ILO in Kyrgyzstan - was among the prize winners in a ‘Hackathon’ aimed at...
The Social Sphere of the Pashtun is the Main Target of Hostile Forces Within and Without
Pashtuns are an eminent part of the Pakistani society and have been valiant sons of the motherland who have given unprecedented sacrifices for Pakistan,...
The Havurah of Chania
I entered the courtyard. Christoph, the Austrian intern, was there, sitting on a wooden chair, ready to light his cigarette. He was there because...
World’s 100 Most Influential People Working in Gender Policy for 2018
Apolitical today announced its inaugural list of the world’s 100 Most Influential People in Gender Policy in 2018. The list honors and celebrates women...
Emotionism
Only the existence of Emotions make a human being different from machines. Emotions affect everything we do, coloring every thought and action.
They are an...
Why LGBTI Inclusion Is Key to Shared Prosperity
Apple’s birth certificate and other official documents issued by the government of Thailand indicate that she is male. But from the time of her...