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Appreciation Exercises Are Great for Collective Work
May 19th
This post was originally published on the Young Feminist Wire here.
I spent the last weekend at an inspiring feminist retreat here in Lebanon where a group of 15 young feminists got together to evaluate and strategize their collective work. The group was diverse in its age range from early 20s to early 30s, in its level of expertise from experienced activists to newcomers, and also in its activism strategies from community workers to writers and researchers. It was, therefore, important for us to ensure that everyone had an equal space to express their views.
Besides planning our work for the next More >
The Lebanese Nationality Law Will Pass Today!
Mar 7th
Good morning, Lebanon! And Happy International Women’s Day! I am writing from New York city, where I have been attending sessions at the 54th Commission for the Status of Women. Rumors had been going around since last week that the Lebanese government is going to pass the amendment to the nationality law, granting women the right to pass on the Lebanese nationality to their children and husbands. And the rumors turned out to be true! They are passing the law today!!
Taken from Nationality Campaign's Blog
What a coincidence, just yesterday I attended a panel by WLP with two prominent Arab feminists More >
Why Friendships – Not Networks – Are Important for Feminism
May 21st
Because, in a nut-shell, we’re in the trickiest line of work there is, and what we need by our sides are friends – not colleagues.
I never liked the term “professional” – even less so when I moved to social justice work. What does it mean when an activist is “professional”? Does it mean she answers her emails on time? Standardizes her communication? Sends “official” responses to people? Is diplomatic with those who tick her off? Conforms to ways of social engagement?
What does it mean when we come, as activists from different organizations to work together? And why in the world More >
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