How a Gift Inspired History and Future of an Icon
What on earth would a gift, an iconic sneaker dynasty, sports, and architecture have in common? As much as this might sound like a punchline, it actually happened. The inspiration for how Michael Jordan changed the game of basketball when it came to apparel and sneakers with the iconic Nike Air Max 1. Looking back […]
The Battle for Modesty: Iranian Women’s Stand Against Mandatory Hijab
In the early days of the Iranian New Year celebrations this past March, Tehran police unexpectedly arrived at a local cafe with an order to close it for two days. The cafe had allegedly violated Iranian laws by serving women who didn’t wear headscarves, according to the police. Following this incident, the cafe’s management was […]
Morocco and Qatar Pledge to Strengthen Gender Equality and Empower Women
In an attempt to improve the bilateral relations between Morocco and Qatar, Aawatif Hayar, Morocco’s Minister of Solidarity, Social Integration, and Family, convened with her Qatari equivalent, Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad, on Monday in Rabat. The focus of their dialogue was the exploration of strategies to expand their respective country’s connection and […]