art and culture
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“Being a woman is very hard, you’d have to work hard to succeed”
“Being a woman is very hard. A woman has to be a friend, a good wife and a perfect mother, and also successful in her career,” musician and illustrator Neda Izadi said.
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Describing consumption and chaos by painting
We often find ourselves mentally living outside of our real physical environment. As women, we have been stuck in concepts such as alienation, estrangement, displacement, and con-sumption.
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Women participate in musical project started in Manbij
Manbij Culture and Art Center has started a project for women to reveal their talent in music. The women participating in the project will have a six-month music course.
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“Every musical instrument has a soul”
“Every musical instrument has a soul,” said Meryem Surnamher, who makes and plays musical instruments in Iran.
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‘Our Heritage” exhibition held in Egypt
The “Our Heritage” exhibition was held in Egypt with the participation of women from many countries.
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Gazan artist starts project against gender-based violence
Gazan artist Sherine Abdel Karim has launched a project called “Victim” to raise awareness about gender-based violence by making sculptures and paintings.
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Amani al-Badri wants to improve herself in photography
Armani al-Badri is a Libyan young woman, who loves photography and wants to develop herself in this field. She told us that she feels happy whenever she discovers new things.
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Members of Golden Crescent Movement share their experiences to overcome challenges
Members of the Golden Crescent Movement of Afrin canton in northern and eastern Syria have developed their creative and cultural skills by sharing their experiences and learning from other women’s experiences.
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“Nûjiyan was the voice of women of Shengal”
Zinarîn Zinar, the editor of the “Nûjiyan” documentary film, says that Nujiyan Erhan was the voice, cry and color of the women of Shengal.
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Women overcome challenges by making handicrafts
One of Egypt's most promising sectors for preserving its heritage and culture is handicraft.
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Kurdish women in Europe to hold 16th Zîlan Women's Festival
The Kurdish women in the diaspora will hold the 16th Zîlan Women's Festival on June 18, 2022. NuJINHA spoke to the preparation committee of the festival.
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Poet-singer Şahsenem Bacı dies at 79
Şahsenem Bacı, first female poet-singer in Turkey, passed away at the age of 79.
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Malika Omrani makes her voice heard through her books
Tunisian writer and poet Malika Omrani says that she is able to make her voice heard by people despite the challenges.
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Hêza wins Best Documentary at Film in Focus International Film Festival
“Hêza” wins the Best Documentary award at Film in Focus International Film Festival held in Bucharest, the capital of Romania.
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Hatun makes a living from beekeeping for 25 years
In June, beekeepers begin to harvest their honey and make great efforts during the harvest. Beekeeping is the only source of income for Hatun Unat, who has worked as a beekeeper for 25 years.
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Pomegranate Flower Festival held in Halabja
The 8th Gula Hinar (Pomegranate Flower) Festival has been held in Halabja with the motto, “The smell of poetry comes from Halabja” for young poets.
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“Beirut Cinema Days” returns after 3 years
After an absence of three years, the “Beirut Cinema Days” will take place from the 10th to the 19th of June 2022.
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She keeps kohl culture alive
Fatima El-Xelef prepares the ancient craft of kohl in the way her mother taught her. Speaking about the benefits of kohl, she said that kohl is a symbol of joy and happiness.
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Displaced woman of Tawergha makes crafts to support her family
Marja’ Faraj Ali Nasr, a displaced woman of Tawergha, makes and sells crafts from date palm leaves to support her family.
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She reveals skills of students with disabilities by using drama therapy
Ihsan Al-Qaisi says that the goal of drama therapy is to reveal artistic tendencies, experiences and creativity of the students in need of special care, “Our aim is to help students with learning disabilities.”