Public Stigma of Mental Illness in the Middle East
Mental illnesses refer to the wide range of conditions that influence our mood, thinking, and behavior in the long term. Many efforts are made in the medical field to help…
7 Misconceptions About Consent in the Arab World
Consent is known as voluntarily agreeing to an act or a proposal made by another party. In order for the consent to be considered valid, it needs to be given…
The Magic Behind Art Therapy & How It Works
Have you ever experienced a recurrent pattern of anxiety without knowing why? Or felt like expressing yourself and your thoughts but couldn’t find the right words? Have you ever been…
How Can We Teach Our Children Consent?
The topic of consent is one we often shy away from in a familial setting. The subject may bring about mixed feelings, a sense of uneasiness, or we might just…
The Hidden Effects of Coming Forward as a Survivor
Disclaimer: The following article and its links contain repetitive mentions of sexual, physical & mental abuse that may be triggering or unsafe for some readers. The article does not contain…
Sexual Harassment in Egypt’s Private Schools
TRIGGER WARNING: This article or section, or pages it links to, contains information about sexual assault and/or violence which may be triggering to survivors. Sexual harassment is defined as “any…
Badass Women in Activism
Growing up, activism –– to me –– was attending protests for Palestine. Protests were demanding awareness of the occupation of Palestine. It was like some Muslim-kept secret; like we were…
Egypt’s Rising #MeToo Movement Has Amended The Country’s Constitution
In less than one week of the region’s trending sexual assault case, led by Egyptian youth, the prime minister of Egypt amended the country’s law to provide increased protection for…
“I’m Not The Only One He Raped”: Social Media Exposes Sexual Predator Ahmed Bassem Zaki
TRIGGER WARNING: This article or section, or pages it links to, contains information about sexual assault and/or violence which may be triggering to survivors. Last November, I was surprised to…
9 Ways of Coping with Loss & Grief in Times of Uncertainty
It’s a heavy time, right? We are all feeling it. The global coronavirus pandemic has thrown us all into an unfamiliar place. An unknown territory that we have not experienced…