Call for Applications: Global Politics Fall School Jordan 2016 Published: 6 September 2016 Dear students, The Middle East is in disarray, millions of refugees are fleeing Syria, Iraq and other countries for safer shores. Palestinian refugees in these countries are being uprooted again and search for a secure haven. Migrants are wandering in search of opportunities and a future. How do MENA countries cope with this situation and what does it mean for Europe? These and more questions will be discussed in the “Global Politics Fall School” in Jordan. The school is organized jointly by the German-Jordanian University in Amman and the Center for Global Politics in Freie Universität Berlin. It will take place between 1 to 12 of October 2016 in Amman, Jordan. Are you interested? Then sign up for the Fall School. Hurry up, the deadline is the 21st of September. For more information contact our office.
Editorial: Behind the Rio Games Published: 25 July 2016 Barbara Unmüßig correlates the Olympics with Brazil’s institutional, political and economic crisis. Did the organizers learn a lesson from the World Cup in 2014? By Barbara Unmüßig
Donald Trump: Women not to be allowed to drive Published: 21 June 2016 In a speech held yesterday, the presidential candidate, Donald Trump, declared his support to those who believe women should not get behind the steering wheel. He asked the world to follow the Saudi example and stated that Hillary Clinton, as a woman, "lacks intelligence and religious values" and is certainly "plotting" against the US.
Saudi Arabia: Women's rights bill postponed until after the liberation of Palestine Published: 21 June 2016 Saudi Arabia decided to postpone reviewing their previous decision on the "women's rights bill" until the Palestinian land is 'free', all the imprisoned Palestinians are out of Israeli jails, Palestine becomes a member of the United Nations and has embassies in every country around the globe.
Egyptian judiciary system receives offer to star in comedy show Published: 21 June 2016 Many judges and officials in the judicial council in Egypt are considering offers to host game shows, comedy and drama series, and horror movies, which will be broadcast during newscasts, alongside the current content already being produced on a daily basis on national television.
Marrying Young Girls – A Crime under the Guise of Habits and Traditions Published: 25 May 2016 Ayat, 18 years, regrets the moment she gave up her childhood to accept the wedding with a man in his twenties. She thought he was her “prince charming” who would make the wishes of his princess come true.
Artists color Gaza to bring it to life Published: 25 May 2016 Gaza - Nawa - By Dua' Fayez Even with the gloomy images of the Gaza Strip since the latest assault, artists’ paintbrushes did not surrender. They colored the harbor and exited their fate to express public and personal concerns. They stood up to the challenges and obstacles facing the besieged City of Gaza.
Tuktuk and Car Trunk, Nobody Cares - School Children Use Unsafe Transportation Published: 25 May 2016 Deir AlBalah – Nawa – By Wafa Abu Khsewan Ten-year old Huda Abu Ghorab is a pupil at AlAyeshia School in Deir AlBalah. She travels daily from her home to her school, which is situated at approximately 3 kilometers from her home. Sometimes, she rides a car, but many other times, she only walks.