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Published in: North Africa, West Asia: OpinionA murder in Syria reignites the debate about so-called ‘honour killings’Despite legal reforms, the country’s fragmentation and persistent attitudes about women and girls are a barrier to...
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Published in: North Africa, West AsiaFrom ‘Tickling Giants’ to making kids laugh: an interview with Bassem YoussefThe Egyptian comedian’s first book for young people tackles bullying, racism and discrimination among immigrant children.
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Published in: North Africa, West AsiaWho’s talking about sex and modern relationships in Arabic?Sex and relationship conversations in Arabic media are dominated by conservative figures pushing a religious agenda.
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Published in: North Africa, West AsiaUnderground Botox: what is essential and what is not during a global pandemic?COVID-19 might have changed people’s perception of what is considered essential, but the perception of necessities...
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Published in: North Africa, West AsiaThe Syrian public and its cinema: funding priorities - Part IIDo Syrian directors or producers have a role in determining the target audience?
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Published in: North Africa, West AsiaThe Syrian public and its cinema: A tale of estrangement - Part IBetween stories that tell their daily lives before another audience and films that broadcast the regime’s ideology,...