Scholars Support the Idea of ‘Women’s Universities’
The recent idea of establishing universities specifically for women in Turkey, which was suggested by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, received full support from scholars, who interpreted the act as a move that should be made as soon as possible. “As a female academic, I believe that it is a quite good idea. Turkish women should be more modern, educated and equipped. These women’s universities are a great opportunity for that purpose,” said professor İlkay Erdoğan Orhan, the dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy at Gazi University. Speaking to Sabah daily on the matter, Orhan said there are many fields where women are needed the most. “In my opinion, it is very beneficial for women to be experts in these areas,” she noted, adding that across the world, there are various women’s universities. Visiting Japan last week to attend the G20 summit, Erdoğan delivered a speech at a Mukogawa Women’s University…
KOICA Supports Rural Women Affected By Conflict in Colombia
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomed a contribution of US$4.5 million from the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), which will support rural…
De Beers Partners With Women In Engineering
Diamond company De Beers said yesterday it had launched a three-year partnership with Women in Engineering (WomEng), consumer goods company Unilever and professional services…
Seven Inspiring Female Role Models in Tech
Women in technology are often faced with stiff competition and gender inequality. However, the sector can boast of notable and inspiring women who sit…
A Philanthropist in Manila: The Story of Heart Evangelista
Philanthropy in Philippine is taken as important as education, health, infrastructure or any other basic need that is important to man. A striking aspect…
On the Marble
I just love bossy women. I could be around them all day. To me, bossy is not a pejorative term at all. It means…
Creating Your Long Awaited Best Experience with ‘MANTI’
The food Manti is a type of dumpling popular in most Turkish cuisines, as well as in the cuisines of the South Caucasus, Central…
WFP Supports Bangladesh to Lift Rural Women Out Of Extreme Poverty
The World Food Program (WFP) is working with the Bangladeshi government to lift rural women out of extreme poverty through a ground-breaking program. With an…
Zain Bahrain Launches Women in Tech Summer Internship Program
Zain Bahrain, a leading telecommunications provider in Bahrian Kingdom is pleased to announce its ‘Women in Tech’ summer internship program for young inspired female…
When Women Rule, Nations Prosper
Based on research by Katherine Phillips, Susan Perkins, and Nicholas Pearce A mere 15 percent of parliamentary representatives around the world are women — a reflection…
A Helping Hand in Congo
We all agree that the attitude of giving stems from a burning desire to meet a need or a determination to impact lives especially…
On The Marble
”Nothing cam dim the light that shines from within.” By Late Maya Angelou An American poet, singer, memoirist, and civil rights activist.
