Development

June 9, 2026

Geneva Chosen as the Permanent Headquarters of the Arab Women Authority

In an unprecedented strategic step, the Arab Women Authority has officially announced the selection of Geneva, Switzerland, as its permanent headquarters, marking the beginning of a new phase of Arab women's engagement and leadership on the international stage. In

May 22, 2026

The Arab Women Authority Launches the “I Am Arab” Initiative

The Arab Women Authority has launched the “I Am Arab” initiative in commemoration of May 22, marking the anniversary of the establishment of the Authority more than a quarter of a century ago — a long-standing journey of empowerment,

May 6, 2026

International Alliance to Eliminate Breast Cancer

The Arab Women Authority has completed its consultations with a number of international non-governmental organizations to establish an international civil alliance aimed at developing a comprehensive plan to eliminate breast cancer. Yasmin Bekdache, Assistant Secretary-General of the Arab Women

October 15, 2025

The Assistant to the Secretary-General Meets the President of the Council of Lebanese Women

Yasmine Bekdache, the Assistant to the Secretary-General of the Arab Women Authority, met today in Beirut at the headquarters of the Council of Lebanese Women with her Excellency Mrs. Laura Sfeir, the President of the Council. The media office

October 3, 2025

Women’s Hospital for Breast Cancer Treatment in Mosul

The Arab Women Authority announced the completion of preparations for establishing the world’s first specialized hospital for the treatment of breast and cervical cancer in the city of Mosul, Iraq. In a press statement issued today, Ms. Yasmine Bekdache,

September 19, 2025

UN Under-Secretary-General Awarded Prestigious Distinguished Arab Woman Award

Beirut – Her Excellency Dr. Rola Dashti, UN Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of ESCWA, was formally presented with the "Distinguished Arab Woman Award" for 2025 in the field of international organizations on Thursday, in a ceremony held at the