Registration Now Open: Autumn School on the Status of women and Feminisms in the Arab World
8/6/2026
We are pleased to invite applications for the Autumn School on Women's Status and Feminisms in the Arab World. The program offers a distinguished academic curriculum delivered by a select group of leading scholars and experts.
✅ Who Can Apply:
• University students in relevant fields of study.
• Male and female activists in relevant civil society organizations.
• Professionals working in relevant international and regional organizations.
• Professionals working in Arab national institutions concerned with women’s issues and gender equality.
✅ Registration Fees:
• USD 500 – In-person participation
• USD 300 – Online participation (via Zoom)
✅ In-Person Registration Includes
• Mandatory attendance at all academic lectures.
• Coffee breaks.
• Printed course materials.
• A Certificate of Completion for participants who successfully pass the final assessment.
✅ Online Registration (Zoom) Includes:
• Mandatory attendance at all online lectures.
• Course materials in PDF format.
• A Certificate of Completion for participants who successfully pass the final assessment.
✅ Seminar Topics:
• Key concepts and terminology in the literature on women's issues in the Arab world.
• The history of the women's movement and the emergence of feminism in the Arab world.
• Schools of thought and global and Arab perspectives on feminism.
• Women in Islamic law and contemporary Islamic thought.
• Pioneering women of the Arab Renaissance
• Milestones in legislative progress and the challenges facing women's rights in the Arab world.
• The evolution of women's political participation in the Arab world.
• The institutionalization of government bodies and mechanisms dedicated to women's issues in the Arab world.
📅 Places are limited. Register early to secure your place.
Registration:
Please complete the registration form at:
For inquiries, please contact:
Dates: 1-5 November 2026
Venue: Cairo