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Arab Women Plan a Regional Network for Security

By Darina Naidu ● Politics ● November 12, 2013

The group of 100 female leaders from 14 countries met in Jordan in late October and plans to reconvene in early 2014. They are focused on engaging with women’s post-conflict rights and powers under a series of U.N. resolutions.

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Syrian Women Exit Jordan in Search of Missing Men

By Dominique Soguel ● Arts & Culture ● November 11, 2013

Every day dozens of Syrian female refugees living in Jordan sign up to return home. Some say they can’t make ends meet living abroad. Others want to find male relatives who didn’t make it through the border or were left behind.

Syria Frees Inmates; Yemini Dad Commits Honor Crime

By WeNews Staff ● Uncategorized ● October 26, 2013

The Syrian government has released 62 female detainees as part of a deal. In Yemen, a father committed the “honor” killing of his 15-year-old daughter for contacting her fiancé.

Dems Rally for Immigration; Shutdown Pain Spreads

By WeNews Staff ● Uncategorized ● October 5, 2013

New York female leaders called for immigration reform at a recent conference. Meanwhile, the government shutdown has had a negative effect on women.

Young Syrian Sings Freedom Song

By Dominique Soguel ● Arts & Culture ● September 30, 2013

This Arabic song, sung by a young Syrian refugee named Gufran now living in in Jordan, was dedicated to people killed in the war in Syria. This is a translation of the lyrics.

Refugee School Girls in Jordan Sing Lyrics of Loss

By Dominique Soguel ● Politics ● September 28, 2013

Jordan’s schools are opening their doors to Syrian refugee children. Yet, thousands of girls stay home; costs of supplies are too high and parents are too wary of the risky, long walks to school. The first of a series on female Syrian refugees.

Women’s eNews in Jordan: Our Team

By Dominique Soguel ● Politics ● September 23, 2013

In September 2013, Women’s eNews sent a three-person multi-media team to Jordan to cover and share the stories of Syrian female refugees living in that country. Some have said this century is the century of the refugee and, if so, these pieces may be emblematic of the experiences of all women fleeing armed conflicts.