art and culture

10:23

“Al-Tanweer newspaper, published quarterly, provides a space that weaves together women’s voices and emotions, giving them room to speak up and break barriers.

11:34

The research project by Fouzia Bouguenjour and Souad Zerkouk examines the development of the Algerian feminist novel, highlighting its historical contexts, critical stakes, and linguistic diversity.

10:32

The “Bride of the Rain” is an ancient Kurdish ritual symbolizing harmony with nature, where women embody life and fertility, preserving a shared cultural spirit across generations and diverse Kurdish lands.

10:35

The exhibition "Silent Wounds" in Mahabad, Eastern Kurdistan, sheds light on the suffering of survivors of the 1987 chemical bombing of Sardasht through 21 documentary photographs captured by photographer Shilan Malik.

07:45

Between imagination and reality, the Syrian painter Sara Al-Ayoubi has managed to convey her message and ideas through her drawings.

08:11

Syrian director Intisar Hazim blends imagination and reality, reflecting truth’s many faces. Her distinctive approach showcases women’s creativity, intellect, and unique artistic expression, making a powerful mark on contemporary cinema.

11:59

Through the opening of her traditionally and culturally inspired Arabic coffee shop, Iman Badr al-Din has successfully revived the rituals and heritage of coffee drinking.

07:22

Amid war, the sound of gunfire, and the smell of rubble and destruction, writer Laila Khaled brought forth her book “Brother of Pain.” She wrote it from the heart of suffering and exhaustion, balancing her duties as a mother.

07:26

Tunisian poet and novelist Fawzia Al-Aloui affirmed that feminist writing is not merely an art form, but a tool to give women a voice and empower them to break social and cultural barriers.

08:31

Despite war and neglect, Yemeni women are emerging as cultural beacons, using art and literature to introduce the world to Yemen’s rich heritage - striving to revive national identity and promote peace from the heart of the diaspora.

10:14

The Moroccan city of Salé is home to a large number of female scholars and theologians who left an indelible mark on the city’s history through their strong and influential presence.

13:01

Makhmour Camp stands as a model of resistance and resilience despite sieges and attacks, where a talented generation has emerged—expressing their pain and hopes through art. The story of the painter Akhîn Tunc is a vivid example of creativity .

09:58

In Qamishlo, North and East Syria, nearly every home has a musical instrument, creating a cozy and refined atmosphere. The city’s streets are filled with passionate art and painting lovers.

09:06

Zahra Ahnach carries a unique artistic experience, turning painting into her means of expression and resistance. She transformed olive water into ink, the Chefchaouen hat into a flag, and the rural woman into an icon in her paintings.

12:32

Somayeh M., an artist from Kermanshah in Eastern Kurdistan, has transformed walls and statues into platforms of feminist resistance — spaces where the bond between women, art, and freedom comes vividly to life.

11:45

Amid bombing and forced displacement, Gazan writer Fidaa Abu Mariam documents her survival and her city’s resilience. Her book “I Left My Face in the Mirror” allows readers to feel her words deeply and carry her memory forward.

10:02

The journey of oud player umaima El-Harem reflects the success of Middle Eastern women who choose to break clichés and make art a bridge between local identity and the universal.

14:24

With an exhibition and musical performance, Sweida’s artists aim to heal the wounds left by massacres through art, while also sending a message of hope and resistance.

09:00

The Free Women’s Foundation, through the plaster handicrafts trainings it organizes in Raqqa, aims both to provide young women with a profession and to revive the cultural heritage of the region.

08:30

The Moroccan photographer Saida Bouna, who documents the natural life of birds with artistic passion and expertise, reveals the hidden beauties of nature through her work while also carrying the responsibility of protecting the environment.