CSW67: UN reports on perspectives from Iraq, Lebanon, and Palestine
Members of Karama’s delegation to CSW spoke with the UN’s Arabic news service about the situation for women in Iraq, Lebanon, and Palestine.
CSW67: Head of UN Women leads Karama Women’s Day event
Dr Sima Bahous, Executive Director of UN Women, discussed her experience as a leader in the UN system at Karama’s event to mark International Women’s Day.
CSW67: Karama delegation address the UN
Members of the Karama network addressed the media at CSW67 ahead of International Women’s Day.
A panel with women’s rights activists from Iraq, Lebanon, Libya, Palestine and Sudan discussed the practical reality of the women, peace and security agenda in their contexts.
Advocates for Women and Security Forum launches in Sudan
Women civil society leaders in Sudan have formed the Advocates for Women and Security Forum following a meeting in Khartoum last week.
Karama joins board of the Council of Europe North-South Centre
The Karama network has joined the executive board of the Council of Europe’s North-South Centre as one of two representatives from civil society.
The #16Days of Activism 2022
To mark the 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence and Human Rights Day 2022, Karama highlighted the successes and priorities of activists from across Africa and the Arab region.
Women’s role in peace deserves the widest attention: Karama at the Fez Forum
Karama founder Hibaaq Osman urged the Fez Forum to provide a greater platform for the critical work of women as peacemakers.
Karama at the Paris Peace Forum
Karama underlined the importance of the meaningful participation of women and civil society in peace processes at the Paris Peace Forum
Girls are climate leaders, Wa’ed tells COP27
The Wa’ed network tells COP27 that young women and girls refuse to simply be victims or onlookers to the global challenge of climate change. They are remarkable climate activists and engineers determined to meet the challenge.
Experience and lessons from the WPS agenda
To mark women, peace and security week, Karama is proud to announce its latest publication documenting the practical experience of women implementing the agenda on the ground.
Launch of the Wa’ed network for adolescent girls
Karama is proud to announce the launch of the Wa’ed network for adolescent girls in Africa and the Arab region
Securitization risks the 1325 agenda, Hibaaq Osman tells NATO Summit
The failure of Western governments to focus on the prevention and resolution of conflict is putting women and girls at risk, and jeopardizing the women, peace and security agenda, the NATO summit was told today.
Justice for Salwa 2022
The Karama network has paid tribute to Libyan Salwa Bugaighis on the 8th anniversary of her murder.
Karama builds bridges with women across Africa and Latin America at Mujeres por Africa conference
Karama network members joined women leaders from Africa, Latin America and Europe in Madrid last week to mark the 10th anniversary of the Mujeres por Africa (Women for Africa) foundation
There must be justice and accountability for the killing of Shireen Abu Akleh
We are appalled by the killing of Shireen Abu Akleh in a raid by Israeli forces this morning.
Opportunities and Challenges to Achieving Peace in Yemen
As the Riyadh Talks on Yemen continue, Karama hosted a discussion jointly with leading organizations led by Yemeni women - the Sisters Arab Forum for Human Rights and the Women's Voices for Peace Network.
In memory of Anissa Hassouna
We are devastated by the loss of our dear friend, Anissa Hassouna, a politician, business leader and writer of incredible intellect, skill, and commitment.
Policy snapshot: violence against women in the workplace
Karama launched the first in a series of policy snapshot papers looking at key issues.
Hibaaq Osman accepts AIWFF award on behalf of Karama
Karama founder and CEO Hibaaq Osman have been honored at the Aswan International Women’s Film Festival.