Hajer Naili, Author at Women's eNews

4 Years of Reporting on Feminism Taught Me This

By Hajer Naili ● Commentary ● September 23, 2015

The list of things I learned while working for Women’s eNews as a reporter for four years is long and one that I could update every day. Every single action we can take moves us forward in a task that is immense.

10 Must-See Feminist Instagram Accounts

By Hajer Naili ● Arts & Culture ● July 29, 2015

Yes, I spend lots of time on Instagram, sharing my latest workout and gym selfies. But it’s also a great place to catch serious and creative self-expression by artful feminists.

Muslims Pedal for Sports Equity in Iowa Bike Ride

By Hajer Naili ● Arts & Culture ● July 22, 2015

These nine elite athletes have broken barriers and records in a variety of sports such as swimming, mountain climbing and soccer. But for some, cycling is a brand-new experience. They are riding on a team with the Persian name Shirzanan, or “female heroes.”

5 Iranian Women Praise Nuclear Deal

By Hajer Naili ● Politics ● July 15, 2015

“It is always a win-win situation when you resolve conflicts through diplomacy,” says Sussan Tahmasebi, a founder of a grassroots effort to broaden awareness of Iranian women’s rights. “We need to have stability in the Middle East and the region and I think this deal will help with that stability.”

Post-War Trauma Afflicts Gaza Girls, Women

By Hajer Naili ● Politics ● July 7, 2015

From early marriage and increased gender-based violence to a higher risk of death during pregnancy, the consequences post-war continue. The blockade and successive wars are also taking a toll on the mental health of Gaza residents.

Roof’s Mentor Supports Anti-Choice Republicans

By Hajer Naili ● Health & Science ● June 22, 2015

News reports have made public $65,000 in political contributions of Earl Holt III, the ideological mentor of Dylann Root, Charleston, S.C.’s mass killer. The funds went to Republican candidates for the U.S. Senate and House.

In Afghanistan, Danger Stalks Gender Imam Training

By Hajer Naili ● Politics ● June 12, 2015

Facing a culture of bribery and constant threats on herself and her family, Jamila Afghani looks back on more than five years of helping religious leaders in Afghanistan preach to women in a gender-respectful way. And she worries about her country becoming a “second Iraq.”

French Journalists Say Harassment Part of the Job

By Hajer Naili ● Arts & Culture ● June 8, 2015

Given the likelihood of being harassed by any particular male source, one journalist says she cultivates many political contacts. “If you get upset with one of your sources, you can go to the others,” she told Women’s eNews. “You need to have a big Rolodex.”

#SayHerName Kicked Off; Tennessee Limits Abortion

By Hajer Naili ● Arts & Culture ● May 23, 2015

The national day of action to end police violence against black women took place this week. However in Tennessee, more restrictions are being considered for women seeking an abortion.

Video: Palestinian Teen Rapper Trio Comes to NYC

By Hajer Naili ● Arts & Culture ● May 13, 2015

They dream of a “free Palestine” and were recently in New York at the invitation of a member of the group Dream Defenders, which focuses on “disrupting structures of oppression.” The video was shot during rehearsals at their performance venue in downtown New York.

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