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Writer’s Workshop: The Personal is Political!

Sawt al Niswa

Have you ever heard the phrase, the personal is political?
It’s a feminist slogan that first appeared in 1969 and remains one of the most popular feminist catchphrases to this day.
But what does it really mean? And how does it relate to each of our life, as we live it today?

ليش في مشكلة بنايلة التويني: تحليل سيكونسوي

Farah Salka فرح سلكا

ايلة هي بنت ثورة الأرز وما أدراك ما ثورة الأرز.

Fair and Lovely: Racism in a Product

Maya El Helou

A few years ago, back when I was a teenager, I was walking in one of those beauty product exhibitions, and a man jumped out of nowhere, telling me that he has a product that can whiten my skin color! It was summer, and I was really happy with my dark tan. I told him to bug off because I love my color and I am going to keep it for good, so no thank you. I was about 12 and after that I don’t remember encountering any stupid invention as such until…. well, few days ago!

Must Be A Friend

Jackie S,

I am guilty. I admit it. I am guilty of doing something I encourage others not to do. I am guilty of remaining silent. Until today.

Being Single In Jounieh

Claudine Farah/ كلودين فرح

Growing up in a Lebanese Christian environment around Jounieh, I was expected to find me a husband, get married and have good Christian babies. But I had a different idea and the thought of marriage was beyond ridiculous to me. Even as I lived among all those married people, the concept never made any sense whatsoever. I had other plans and I set out to pursue them.

Trying to Imagine: A Glimpse from the Hunger Strike

Farah Salka فرح سلكا

Dr. AbdelMeneem Ibrahim is a Sudanese refugee in Lebanon from 20 years+, a community leader and one of the very few modest and down to earth activists, which I know and bow to. He is on hunger strike for day 9 today.

Dealing with Stupid Questions: a Video Rant

Nadine Moawad

Education and ‘Wasta’: A Personal Experience

Maya El Helou

I’m 26 years old, graduated few years ago from a private university and have now decided to do my Masters. For a woman who is independent and prefers to pay her own fees at a university, I refuse to take anything, unless I really earn it. My first option for a masters degree was the Lebanese University, known that the Lebanese University is almost free of charge, you only pay your registration and can get a decent degree.