Coinciding with International Women’s Day observances, the latest installment of ‘Facing the Middle East with Felice Friedson’ examines female leaders who are transforming their communities and working to overcome longstanding obstacles in a region marked by conflict and political instability.
Episode 19 of the program centers around the Women Champions for Change project, bringing together participants from Israel, other Middle Eastern nations, and international locations to discuss the impact women can have when given leadership opportunities rather than simply being included in existing structures.
The initiative, which involves 50 women and is spearheaded by Danny Hakim, features contributions from Hanan Alsanah, Nazanin Afshin-Jam MacKay, and Donna Orender. Their conversations cover topics including women’s empowerment, the ongoing situation in Iran, effective leadership strategies, and fostering collaboration across cultural and political divides.
The program explores how female leadership is creating new possibilities for hope and progress in communities throughout the Middle East, despite the challenges posed by ongoing warfare, deep-seated mistrust, and volatile political conditions.
