Middle East and North Africa

More than Victims: Women’s Roles in the Syrian Conflict

Increased coverage of gender-based violence (GBV) as a weapon of war often narrowly portrays women's participation in conflict solely as victims.
Wed, 29 May 2013 06:06:06 -0700

The Global Information Technology Report 2013: Growth and Jobs in a Hyperconnected World

The Networked Readiness Index presented in this report ranks 144 economies based on their capacity to exploit the opportunities offered by the digital age. This capacity is determined by the quality of the regulatory, business and innovation environments, the degree of preparedness, the actual usage of ICTs, as well as the societal and economic impacts of ICTs.

Tue, 07 May 2013 04:26:47 -0700

IREX Launches New State Department Program for Tunisian Youth

Today the United States Ambassador to Tunisia Jacob Walles announced the launch of the Thomas Jefferson Scholarship Program for students in Tunisia. The program, sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S.
Sun, 28 Apr 2013 11:41:25 -0700

IREX Open House & Panel Discussion May 8th

Please join us for an Open House & Panel Discussion on Wednesday, May 8, 2013 from 8:30 - 10:30am at 
Wed, 17 Apr 2013 08:10:51 -0700

Moroccan Disability Organization Wins Government Grants

In Morocco, disability rights are not the highest priority issues for the government, but a local NGO, the Regional Union for Disability Associations, is changing that with the support of IREX and its partner, the World Institute for Disabilities
Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:30:01 -0700

Reflections on Obama Visit to West Bank Youth Center

Last month, IREX Country Director and Senior Technical Expert Naser Al-Ardah, had the privilege of participating in President Obama’s visit to a youth center in West Bank.
Thu, 28 Mar 2013 18:54:29 -0700
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