The engagement of the Afghan Diaspora in their host countries and in Afghanistan is vital for the development of the country. R. Sidiqi, Farkhunda Trust for Afghan Women's Education in London, shares her recommendations.
more »Lea Susemichel introduces Jens van Tricht's book "Why feminism is good for men" - a plea to men’s emancipation – but also takes a critical look a the media hype around men describing themselves as feminist.
more »On the subject of "Silenced (?)! Islamic feminism and social struggles in the Arab world", the Moroccan professor Fatima Sadiqi and the activist Elif Adam discussed the topic under the moderation of Helmut Krieger.
more »As COVID-19 spreads globally, warnings that the pandemic will cause major challenges for countries in the Global South are getting louder. Colleagues from Ghana, Liberia and Zambia share their experiences and concerns.
more »Across the world, over 60 percent of the workforce is employed in the informal economy. In some African countries it is up to 90 percent. VIDC and ÖGB have invited international experts to discuss the topic.
more »During the panel discussion, the scientist Orzala Nemat and the journalist Sana Safi explained the latest developments in the US peace talks with the Taliban and the concerns of Afghan women resulting from them.
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