The Global Landscape for Women
Language(s): English, Arabic
Published: 2012
In English and Arabic, this presentation describes the global gender gap, using several countries as examples - Bahrain, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. It also focuses on women in the workforce and challenges to accessing employment. For more information, please see Freedom House's training guide – Breaking Barriers: Empowering Women in the Workforce, Advancing Your Career and Becoming a Change Agent. This project was funded by the State Department's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL).
Leveraging Social Media
Language(s): English, Arabic
Published: 2012
In English and Arabic, this presentation focuses on why social media matters, along with strategies and opportunities. It also includes information on blogging, tracking and effective outreach. For more information, please see Freedom House's training guide – Breaking Barriers: Empowering Women in the Workforce, Advancing Your Career and Becoming a Change Agent. This project was funded by the State Department's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL).
10 Steps to Advocacy: Addressing Challenges to Advancement
Language(s): English, Arabic
Published: 2012
In English and Arabic, this presentation describes 10 steps to advocacy, such as identifying a goal, educating yourself, building your profile, customizing your message and approach and monitoring. For more information, please see Freedom House's training guide – Breaking Barriers: Empowering Women in the Workforce, Advancing Your Career and Becoming a Change Agent. This project was funded by the State Department's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL).
Family Law and the Kuwaiti Parliamentary Elections
Language(s): English, Arabic
Published: 2011
The Family Law and the Kuwaiti Parliamentary Elections Survey captures a historic moment as Kuwait women first exercised their political and democratic rights for the first time. It examines the findings of a nationwide survey conducted among 1,376 eligible Kuwaiti male and female voters from all 25 electoral districts during the campaigns leading up to the 2006 parliamentary elections. The report also examines a number of variables that reflect the demographic makeup of Kuwaiti society and their effect on voting decisions.
Non-Verbal Communication
Language(s): English, Arabic
Published: 2012
In English and Arabic, this brief presentation gives tips for non-verbal communication, including word choice, voice and tone, body language and how to be an active listener. For more information, please see Freedom House's training guide – Breaking Barriers: Empowering Women in the Workforce, Advancing Your Career and Becoming a Change Agent. This project was funded by the State Department's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL).
Women's Rights in Kuwaiti Personal Status Law and Bahraini Judicial Rulings (Theory)
Language(s): English, Arabic
Published: 2011
Through its regional Family Law Program, Freedom House published the Women's Rights in the Kuwaiti Personal Status Law and the Bahraini Shari'a Judicial Rulings (Theory Portion) which brings together Sunni, Shiite and legal scholars from the State of Kuwait and the Kingdom of Bahrain to analyze family law, Islamic jurisprudence, and religious and civil interpretations in an attempt to bridge key differences among their perspectives.
Women's Rights Survey (2009 Gulf Portion)
Language(s): English, Arabic
Published: 2011
The Women's Rights in the Middle East and North Africa study presents detailed reports and quantitative ratings on the state of women’s rights in the member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC): Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. It is the first installment of a larger project encompassing the entire MENA region.
Breaking Barriers: Empowering Women in the Workforce, Advancing Your Career and Becoming a Change Agent
Language(s): English, Arabic
Published: 2011
This manual provides tips for facilitating an effective workshop and then includes a chapter each on the global landscape for women and women's roles as change agents; communicating your message; advancing your career; and paving the way for change. Each section includes a session overview, process, slides, handouts and evaluation forms. This project was funded by the State Department's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL).