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Yara al-Wazir

Yara al-Wazir

Yara al Wazir is a humanitarian activist. She is the founder of The Green Initiative ME and a developing partner of Sharek Stories. She can be followed and contacted on twitter @YaraWazir

Does Lebanon want to build a wall to separate refugees?

One must pay particular attention to the possible implications to how the refugee community within Lebanon, and worldwide, is viewed...

 We need to acknowledge what war does to children

Without solid action to enroll 3.7 million child refugees into education, the future of the region is in jeopardy...

 Let’s close the Mideast gender gap in less than 129 years

For as long as I have lived, I have hoped that my children will grow up to experience true gender equality...

 What’s next for the refugees of Calais?

The refugees come from countries that have suffered for decades...

 Why has it taken so long to get child refugees to the UK?

The first group of child refugees has finally made their way from the Calais camp in France to the UK...

 Can anyone really end the Israeli blockade of Palestinian aid?

The blockade of the Zaytouna-Oliva to Gaza must be the last time that Israel exercises its powers to block aid...

 What Playboy’s hijab-wearing model means to women

It is unfortunate that there seems to be strong urgency to voice opinions on women who wear the hijab...

 UAE takes in 15,000 refugees: Why are people angry?

I believe there is a hope that the UAE will eventually increase the number of refugees as soon as it can...