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Afghan women break barriers with blockchain
Read more: Afghan women break barriers with blockchainCourses in coding and cryptocurrency give Afghan women a chance to connect with job opportunities outside Taliban control.
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From Adversity to Empowerment: Women's Voices in the Middle East
Read more: From Adversity to Empowerment: Women's Voices in the Middle EastFrom translating in their cars to running underground schools in Afghanistan, the women of IBB are paving the way toward a brighter future for…
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Female tailors subvert Taliban crackdown
Read more: Female tailors subvert Taliban crackdownVocational training courses are paving a pathway to self-sufficiency for Afghan women, allowing them to break free from societal barriers and achieve their full…
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IBB Bulletin: Underground schools in Afghanistan awarded for their courage
Read more: IBB Bulletin: Underground schools in Afghanistan awarded for their courageFaisal is announced as a keynote speaker at the Oslo Freedom Forum, Afghanistan’s underground schools receive a well-deserved award, and our team in MENA…
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An economy ravaged by crises turns to small businesses to rebuild the country
Read more: An economy ravaged by crises turns to small businesses to rebuild the countryProfits have plummeted since the start of the war in Gaza, piling more pressure on Lebanon’s small business owners as they fight to stay…
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Free speech in one of Iraq’s most conservative cities
Read more: Free speech in one of Iraq’s most conservative citiesA book club in Karbala is carving out space for free speech among those who have been warned to stay silent.
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Sham concerts and ticket hoaxes: fighting fraud in Sulaymaniyah
Read more: Sham concerts and ticket hoaxes: fighting fraud in SulaymaniyahPsoola is transforming the ticketing industry in Kurdistan’s cultural capital by investing in the region’s burgeoning entertainment sector.
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Learning from the Land
Read more: Learning from the LandLebanese soap maker Salman Hamzeh uses natural ingredients to create a premium product that captures the essence of his beautiful home.
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The Healing Power of Music
Read more: The Healing Power of MusicMoving performances by the Refugee Guitars Orchestra bring hope in troubled times.
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A Literary Renaissance in Basra
Read more: A Literary Renaissance in BasraBookseller Mohammed Ashour is contributing to a cultural reawakening in Iraq’s former creative capital.