art and culture

08:12

Writer and feminist activist Rafiqa Al-Bahouri sees her autobiography as healing after years of pain, liberating her through writing and offering courage to women still searching for their true selves.

07:52

Moroccan artist Samia Ahmed believes that art can contribute to defending just humanitarian causes—such as women’s rights—and can bring back to light pioneering female figures who helped shape history.

10:41

The dominance of male statues and symbols in Kermanshah erases women from public spaces and collective memory, reinforcing a single historical narrative, perpetuating gender inequality, and limiting female heroic role models for future generations.

07:38

Algerian visual artist Marwa Al-Khair blends Saharan heritage with abstract art to portray desert women in vibrant colors, transforming curiosity and passion into paintings filled with strength, love, and peace.

10:20

Ziba Sharaf, a 23-year-old young woman, managed to turn her passion for colors and drawing into a small space for art amid restrictions, opening a window of hope and keeping girls’ dreams alive.

07:44

Art is not merely for its own sake; across thousands of years it has stood as true historical evidence from Sumer to civilizations. Today, amid challenges, visual art documents events and support those who suffer.

10:12

The young woman, Khadija Hassan,plays the drums and the daff,balancing her musical passion with her family responsibilities and caring for her young daughter.

08:57

With autumn in eastern Deir ez-Zor, North and East Syria, the ancient household craft of making pomegranate molasses resurfaces—a tradition carefully preserved by families across generations, sustaining heritage and identity

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 .