This site is the fruit of a collaborative labour of love by people who aspire to enhance freedoms and prosperity in their homelands and beyond.
The content was produced in and translated to five languages spoken by different communities in the Arab region, in a bid to enhance the platform’s appeal and reach and to promote inclusiveness. The content creators collectively reflect the diversity of ethnicities, faiths, genders, and geographies of the Arab region.
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Editors:
Reem Maghribi is a writer and sociopolitical researcher, the editorial director of Taboohat, and the managing director of Sharq.Org. (Website)
Yara Al Chehayed is a PhD scholar focused on cultural productions and identities, the associate editor of Taboohat, and an associate researcher at Sharq.Org.
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Writers:
Alexandra Sandels is a journalist and analyst working mainly on the Middle East and the Eastern Mediterranean region. (Website)
Ali Ayash is a research assistant and fieldworker engaged in academic and humanitarian projects. (Linkedin Profile)
Arwa Ahmad is a Yemeni human rights activist seeking to enhance women’s access to justice.
Badiaa Al Hajj Houssein is a caseworker and facilitator with seven years of experience in capacity building, academic research, and humanitarian interventions.
Batoul abou Ali is a Syrian social activist and researcher engaged in peace building. She founded the Light Initiative to support the blind and visually impaired. (Linkedin Profile | Light Initiative)
Bouchra Zeroual is president of the Social Cultural Cohesion Association and director of the Listening Center for Women Subjected to Violence. (Association Facebook Page)
Buthaina Al Salwi is a Yemeni activist engaged in the humanitarian and development fields since 2009, and an active member of many youth and women’s initiatives in Yemen and abroad. (Linkedin Profile)
Hana’ Al Samawi is an activist and researcher in the field of peace building and human rights. She heads the WMA organisation for development and human rights, as well as the Tia Development Consulting Company. (Consultancy Website)
Imane Er Rami is a feminist, a legal activist, and a PhD scholar. (Facebook Profile)
Muna Al Hilali is a journalist, writer, poet and human rights activist. She is the head OAR, an organisation that supports women and children. (Select Articles)
Nassira Khamichli is a primary school teacher in Morocco and an activist at the Women’s Struggling Association in Tetouan. (Instagram Profile)
Nour Adil holds a Masters in the Arabic Language from the University of Baghdad. She is active in child protection from child sexual abuse. She is interested in issues related to education and curricula development in Iraq.
Rasha Rayya holds a master’s degree in economic and social development, and works as an educational counsellor with Syrian refugee students.
Rasha Ali is a Palestinian refugee living in Lebanon, and working as a journalist and writer. (Instagram Profile | Facebook Profile)
Reem Al Khatib is a queer feminist and intersectional journalist from Syria, specialised in politics, specifically as it relates to women, queers and refugees. (Instagram Profile)
Roudaina Al Maitami is an ESL teacher and a deputy administrative manager with 15 years of experience in the field of education.
Saad Nadhim is a researcher and journalist specialised in Iraqi affairs. He writes political papers and press reports.
Yassine Karkich is a sociology graduate. He has also studied media and is a trainer in life skills, public policy and youth issues. (Facebook Profile)
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Translators:
Amira Samir (to English / Arabic) is a freelance translator. (Translator)
Anaruz lḥabib (to Tamazight) is a professional Moroccan Amazigh translator. (Translator)
Anouar Oudhini (to French) is a Tunisian Doctor of Pharmacy, translator, and referee at Qatar Debate organisation. (Translator | Twitter)
Shaho Muhammad (to Sorani Kurdish) is a professional Kurdish translator with more than 10 years of experience in Sorani and Kurdish-Kurmanji. (Translator)
