The growth potential for women is unlimited. And sky remains the limit for all girls worldwide. Most women don’t get to realize the unlimited potential packed in themselves, so they never live to their dreams. The most powerful way to empower other women is starting by oneself. Yes, think about who you are today, the…

Human Trafficking, also known as modern slavery, is a global problem and one of world’s fastest growing and most profitable crimes, affecting 40.3 million humans worldwide with an estimated profit of $150 billion annually according to International Labor Organization (ILO).  Human Trafficking happens everywhere, and no country is immune from it and it goes beyond…

The sweeping advances for Saudi women announced by Saudi Arabia will help dismantle the country's discriminatory male guardianship system. The changes were announced as many activists who have campaigned for these reforms continue to be tried or imprisoned in retaliation for their advocacy. The legal changes, adopted by a decision of the Council of Ministers…

Going back to school is often a time of mixed emotions: sadness or anger about the end of summer, excitement about seeing friends and teachers again after months away, worry about new classes or new friends, and joy about choosing new school supplies. But this September, those typical emotions are heightened like never before. Regardless…

Abortion has previously been legal in the U.S. and across its states until the recent ruling by the Supreme Court that overturned Roe v. Wade. The court's decision ended a half-century of constitutionally protected abortion rights, which means states will now be allowed to regulate the procedure. At least 13 states have laws that either…

It fills us with pride and happiness to see our friend and colleague Ahmad Khazal performing with the Middle Eastern Music Ensemble of the University of Chicago Department of Music. This group presents three shows during the year, where the first half concert is for Turkish music, the half-year concert is for Arabic and the…

The International Festival USA is a leading tradition in Houston, and serves as the largest and most prominent global project for promoting world geography, traditions and cultures, demonstrating multiculturalism, and highlighting the unity of all and joined by Mayor Sylvester Turner iFEST USA’s National UNESCO Celebration The celebration is officially sanctioned by The United Nations…

We always write about domestic violence against women and the psychological and physical consequences they often inflict on women, simply because abused women make up the majority of statistics, but we don't want to ignore violence against men. Yes, there are many abused men, however the number of violent occurrences reported by abused men is…

Benazir Bhutto was born in Karachi, Pakistan on June 21, 1953. As the daughter of prime minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, she naturally took a liking to Pakistani politics and learned from him as her interest grew. To further her education, she completed her degree at both Harvard and Oxford University where she studies philosophy, political…

Ramadan is the most holy month of this year in Muslim society and is a time of peace and harmony between people. It is the ninth month of the Muslim calendar and the holy month of fasting. It begins and ends with the appearance of the crescent moon. This year Ramadan lasts from Saturday, April…