Episodi

  • Episode 15 - Changing the Narrative of What it Means to be a Woman in the Region with Rima Husseini

    Episode 15 - Changing the Narrative of What it Means to be a Woman in the Region with Rima Husseini
    Nov 3 2022
    Rima Fawaz El Husseini holds an M.A in Political Science from the American University of Beirut and a Law Degree from The Lebanese University, and a DESS/Master in International Contracts from Holy-Spirit University in partnership with the Faculty of Law in University of Montpellier. She has been working in the legal and political field since 1984, and teaches Conflict Resolution and Human Rights, at the Lebanese American University, Beirut. Ms. El Husseini, as an expert on Gender and Development, has translated several books on Gender into Arabic, for the purpose of intercultural accuracy in the translation of concepts involved in development. In this episode, we will talk about her career in culture and conflict, and her thoughts on what it means to change the narrative of what it means to be a woman in the region. A Seat at the Table is a podcast by Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung on women's empowerment across the Middle East. Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung is an international German political foundation. It seeks to promote participation and dialogue and stimulate innovation. The podcast will host solution oriented women and provide them the platform to share practical advice insights and takeaways. Meet us in this podcast with Cyrine Farhat. Like and subscribe to our channel for more episode!
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    44 min
  • Episode 14 - The Political Scene in Iraq Post the 2021 Parliamentary Elections with Dhikra Sarsam

    Episode 14 - The Political Scene in Iraq Post the 2021 Parliamentary Elections with Dhikra Sarsam
    Oct 20 2022
    Dhikra Sarsam, founding member of Burj Babel for Media Development Organization, has held a variety of impressive positions throughout her life in Iraq. She has worked as a civil engineer, a program officer at USAID, a TV production Manager at Al Mada Establishment, a Reporter at Mawtani electronic newspaper, a Field Monitor at USAID, a Project Manager of "PEACE AND STABILIZATION OPERATIONS PROGRAM IN NINEVEH AND ANBAR" and as a Project Manager of a number of projects which were granted to Burj Babel for Media Development. She is also the script writer of a number of documentaries produced by Al Mada and Burj Babel and has participated in a number of International Painting symposiums. In this episode, we will talk about her career in media and peace building, her takes on the protest movement, the elections, and the current situation and her assessments on how Burj Babel contributes to the youth through its activities. https://www.facebook.com/burjbabel.org/ A Seat at the Table is a podcast by Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung on women's empowerment across the Middle East. Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung is an international German political foundation. It seeks to promote participation and dialogue and stimulate innovation. The podcast will host solution oriented women and provide them the platform to share practical advice insights and takeaways. Meet us in this podcast with Cyrine Farhat. Like and subscribe to our channel for more episode!
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    17 min
  • Episode 13 – Story telling as a Tool for Empowering Youth with Rana Sweis

    Episode 13 – Story telling as a Tool for Empowering Youth with Rana Sweis
    Oct 6 2022
    Rana Sweis is the founder and managing director of Wishbox Media, a company that provides creative storytelling packages, media training and research briefs on the Middle East. She is also the author of Voices of Jordan, a book published in 2018 that tells the story of a nation through the eyes of its people. As a freelance journalist, her work continues to mainly be published in the New York Times and covers the Syrian refugee crisis, Jordanian political reform, extremism and regional developments. She holds an MA from the Graduate School of Political Management at George Washington University and a BA in Journalism from Hofstra University. In this episode, we discuss the obstacles women in Journalism face as well as the effect that storytelling has on youth perceptions. A Seat at the Table is a podcast by Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung on women's empowerment across the Middle East. Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung is an international German political foundation. It seeks to promote participation and dialogue and stimulate innovation. The podcast will host solution oriented women and provide them the platform to share practical advice insights and takeaways. Meet us in this podcast with Cyrine Farhat. You can learn more about our guest by visiting the link below: http://ranasweis.com/wishbox-media-company/ Like and subscribe to our channel for more episode!
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    23 min
  • Episode 12 - Women's Role in the Lebanese Parliamentary Elections with Verena Al Amin

    Episode 12 - Women's Role in the Lebanese Parliamentary Elections with Verena Al Amin
    Sep 22 2022
    Verena Al Amin is the founder of a student movement called “Taleb”, which is working towards a better Lebanon based on equity and a secular state. After graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Law from the USJ Beirut and getting her masters from Sorbonne Paris, she is a registered lawyer at the Beirut Bar Association and a legal consultant and researcher for many national and international public policy agencies. She previously was a political journalist at Annahar, Al Modon and many others news outlets and ran in the 2022 Lebanese parliamentary elections as the youngest candidate. In this episode, we talk about her motivation, challenges and takeaways of running for the 2022 Lebanese parliamentary elections. A Seat at the Table is a podcast by Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung on women's empowerment across the Middle East. Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung is an international German political foundation. It seeks to promote participation and dialogue and stimulate innovation. The podcast will host solution oriented women and provide them the platform to share practical advice insights and takeaways. Meet us in this podcast with Cyrine Farhat. Like and subscribe to our channel for more episode!
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    17 min
  • Episode 11 – Engaging Women Youth Voices in Political Activism with Ghiya El Assaad

    Episode 11 – Engaging Women Youth Voices in Political Activism with Ghiya El Assaad
    Sep 8 2022
    Ghiya El Assaad is responsible for external relations at the Mintishreen Party, a newly established liberal party that seeks to build a modern, democratic and secular state based on social justice, the rule of law and the respect for human rights. She has also worked as a trainer at the LAU Model Arab League. In this episode, we discuss the importance of political activism and youth participation as well as the impact of engaging women perspectives in youth activism. A Seat at the Table is a podcast by Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung on women's empowerment across the Middle East. Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung is an international German political foundation. It seeks to promote participation and dialogue and stimulate innovation. The podcast will host solution oriented women and provide them the platform to share practical advice insights and takeaways. Meet us in this podcast with Cyrine Farhat. Like and subscribe to our channel for more episode!
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    15 min
  • Episode 10 - Scholarships as A Pathway to Change with Nadya Rasho and Shirin Khero

    Episode 10 - Scholarships as A Pathway to Change with Nadya Rasho and Shirin Khero
    Aug 25 2022
    Nadya Rasho and Shirin Khero are two Yazidi women survivors who have chosen to pursue an education and enhance their skills as a pathway to bettering their communities. They are both KAS scholarship awardees at the University of Kurdistan as well as civil activists and social reformists who break the bias about women in education after the Yazidi genocide. In this episode, we discuss the impact of education on the Yazidi women community and the role scholarships can play in that change. A Seat at the Table is a podcast by Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung on women's empowerment across the Middle East. Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung is an international German political foundation. It seeks to promote participation and dialogue and stimulate innovation. The podcast will host solution oriented women and provide them the platform to share practical advice insights and takeaways. Meet us in this podcast with Cyrine Farhat. Like and subscribe to our channel for more episode!
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    23 min
  • Episode 9 - Empowering the Role of Women in Governance with Paiman Ahmad

    Episode 9 - Empowering the Role of Women in Governance with Paiman Ahmad
    Aug 11 2022
    Paiman Ahmad is the President of the University of Raparin in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, has done extensive research in the role of women in governance and has participated in the Iraqi Leadership Fellowship. In this episode, we discuss the role of women in policy making in Iraq and the necessity to empower women and encourage them to participate in civil movements and political decision making. A Seat at the Table is a podcast by Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung on women's empowerment across the Middle East. Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung is an international German political foundation. It seeks to promote participation and dialogue and stimulate innovation. The podcast will host solution oriented women and provide them the platform to share practical advice insights and takeaways. Meet us in this podcast with Cyrine Farhat. Like and subscribe to our channel for more episode!
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    19 min
  • Episode 8- Youth Empowerment through Financial Literacy with Dina Shoman

    Episode 8- Youth Empowerment through Financial Literacy with Dina Shoman
    Jul 28 2022
    Dina Shoman is a banking veteran, a serial entrepreneur, and the co-founder of Verity App, a financial education platform for kids and youth. She is also a Young Global Leader with the World Economic Forum and is very passionate about being a force of change in the region. In this episode, we discuss youth empowerment, women empowerment, and the importance of financial literacy. A Seat at the Table is a podcast by Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung on women's empowerment across the Middle East. Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung is an international German political foundation. It seeks to promote participation and dialogue and stimulate innovation. The podcast will host solution oriented women and provide them the platform to share practical advice insights and takeaways. Meet us in this podcast with Cyrine Farhat. You can learn more about our guest by visiting the link below: https://www.veritytheapp.com IG @dinashoman_official Like and subscribe to our channel for more episode!
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    24 min