Outreach to the outside world

The negative stereotype of Arab woman is the main element of the negative stereotype about Arab as a whole. Arab women status and issues are the foremost issue of most forums and or Arab and western dialogues.

Participants of these events noticed that their foreign counterparts are eager to change their negative stereotype about Arab women to an objective and non-biased one once provided with information that reflect the actual status of Arab women.

A specialized speech, held in s simplified academic atmosphere, directed to western society is one of the means of correcting misconceptions and allows for exchange of ideas and Q&A.

Thus the idea of this program is based on bridging dialogue with other cultures regarding gender issues. This will acknowledge various experiences and exchange experts as well as presenting a balanced and realistic image of Arab woman abroad.

Program implementing Mechanisms

Organizing lectures about Arab women in ancient foreign universities

Organizing seminars about women related issues for experts and stakeholders

Program goals

Improve the negative stereotype about Arab women in the western mentality

Establishing an objective east west dialogue about gender issues.

Raising awareness for westerns about women of various civilization since the dawn of civilization in the region.

Raising awareness for westerns about real teaching of Islam concerning women.

Raising awareness for westerns about positive and negative status quo of Arab women.

Program activities

Within the framework of cultural outreach AWO has organized a number of activities:

Seminar  “Arab woman : past, present and future”

Seminar “Arab and Mediterranean woman :  development in changing world

 

Program activities

Within the framework of cultural outreach, AWO has organized a number of activities:

  • Seminar “Arab women: past, present and future”.
  • Seminar :Arab and Mediterranean woman: development in changing world” .

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