Afkār is a publication of the Middle East Council on Global Affairs, providing short-form analyses, insights, and perspectives on regional issues and developments from the Council's experts and outside contributors. Afkār is published in English and Arabic, and is edited by Omar H. Rahman.
In the wake of Israel's genocide in Gaza, Palestinian women lead survival and recovery efforts, yet remain excluded from political processes shaping their future.
On the 24th anniversary of the UN Women, Peace and Security agenda this October, a thorough reevaluation of the framework is needed to account for the experiences and insights of women living in Arab states.