labor/economy
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Raqqa Municipality’s factory run by only women
Naya Detergent Factory was opened by Raqqa Municipality Women’s Bureau four months ago. Only women have worked in the factory. 40 percent of the factory's income will be used for new projects promoting women's employment.
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Female sellers fined for refusing male sellers to work in all-women district market
Female sellers have been fined by the appointed mayor of Amed’s Bağlar Municipality for refusing male sellers to work in “Jiyan District Market”, all-women district market.
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She earns her living by collecting herbs
With the arrival of spring, fresh herbs are available on the mountains. Melek Özdemir earns her living by selling these herbs after collecting them on mountains.
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Vet Sevim Kızıltepe’s strong stance inspires every woman in village
Sevim Kızıltepe lives on the outskirts of Karacadağ and her strong stance inspires every woman in her village. Sevim, who is called “veterinarian” by the villagers, told us that she cannot live without her animals.
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Women’s employment rate decreases to 30.7 percent
The Economic Policy Research Foundation of Turkey has released its Employment Monitoring Bulletin. The bulletin reveals that the rate of women among all insured employees decreased from 31.3 percent in early 2020 to 30.7 percent in January 2021.
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Aliye Musa starts her own farm to end male violence
50-year-old Aliye Musa is a victim of child marriage. She was subjected to violence by her husband for years but she has started her own farm to end violence. Aliye has planted hundreds of trees and fed animals on her farm. She has also employed many people. “I can tell all women what they should do to stand on their own feet,” Aliye said.
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First in Libya: Marwa Al Urfi to light Libya with solar energy
In Libya, many women and children have died due to the long hours of power outages and the use of generators. Marwa Al Urfi is a businesswoman, who solves this problem by producing energy from the sun. Marwa wants to create employment for women.
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Women weave not only carpets but also their lives in Qamishlo
The carpets woven by women are not only carpets but also the lives of women. Qumriye Mustafa has spent her life weaving carpets. Let’s read her story.
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Egyptian Kerîman’s lanterns light up the darkness
Kerîman Zêydan has kept Egyptian lantern crafts even if she is very young. She wants to light up the darkness all around the world with her lanterns. She sells her lanterns on the social media platforms and her goal is to expand her workshop.
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Female taxi driver in Morocco: Xedîca El-Sixêrdan
Xedîca El-Sixêrdan is a taxi driver in Casablanca, city of Morocco. She becomes happy when she receives praise, particularly from women. “Women should take part in every sphere of life,” said Xedîca, who keeps doing her job despite all challenges.
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She stands on her own legs, provides employment opportunity for women
Yeter Tabancı opened a restaurant named, “Piraye Home cooking” to stand on her own legs and to provide employment opportunity for women. She sells food cooked by women in their houses. “For a woman, earning her own money is a nice feeling. No women should depend on someone,” said Tabancı.
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Egyptian Xada Walî becomes one of the world's most famous graphic designers
Xada Walî is an Egyptian graphic designer being famous all around the world. She is considered one of the world's most famous 100 graphic designers.
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Pharmacist Farac Hassaneh produces organic products in her kitchen
Farac Hassaneh is a pharmacist and she has begun to produce organic, additive-free skincare products after setting up a laboratory in her kitchen.
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‘Bag of Baghdad’ helps families in need in Raqqa
A mother’s helpfulness impressed her daughter so much that the girl grew up and she has worked for a charity named, “Bag of Baghdad”. The charity now provides free food to 300 Raqqa’s families in need. The charity has been run by only women.
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3 women mechanical engineers doing ‘men job’ in Jordan
Three Jordanian female mechanical engineers make living by working on machines. Salam Al Abadi, Nur Al- Alan and Tasnim Al-Bar have defied all social stereotypes seeing mechanical engineering as a “Men’s job”. They work together after wearing their uniforms and groves.
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Women work, socialize at all-women’s market
The Women's Products Market opened by the Qamishlo Municipality is both a workplace and a space for women to socialize. Women working in the market read books written by female authors while drinking coffee or tea. Now, women have 14 stores in the market and they earn a living by selling their products.
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Libyan Nisrîn produces souvenirs with date palm leaves
The shop opened in Benghazi by Libyan Nisrîn Salim Etîqa, who produces beautiful objects by using date palm leaves, is a good place for everyone looking for souvenirs. Her shop is small but her skill is great. She told us she had many customers from other cities.
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Semra decides to make homemade candles while looking for present
20-year-old Palestinian University student Xade Abu Semra set up a small candle workshop in her home stand on her own feet. She decided to make homemade candles while looking for a present for her one of friends. Now, she is a master in making candles. The only problem she has faced is the expensive costs of materials for making candles in Gaza city.
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Sebah breaks bias saying “Only men can ride motorcycles”
An Arab woman Sebah Nasir has ignored the bias of the society by riding a motorcycle for 10 years in Hasekê city of NE Syria. She has sold vegetables and fruits to stand on her own feet. Inspiring all women, Sebah states that women can overcome all difficulties with determination.
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