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Read more: Taliban Banned 400+ Books—Inside Afghanistan’s Underground Book TradeThey banned “The Kite Runner,” “Sapiens,” and “Brave, Not Perfect.” One young couple sells them anyway
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Read more: The Arab Media Startup Taking On ExtremistsFounded by a Jordanian dissenter, Shezomedia is using satire to challenge extremism, censorship, and the patriarchy across the Arab world
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Read more: Beyond the Headlines: What Real Progress Looks Like in Q2 2025While conflict and political dysfunction dominate most headlines about the Middle East, another story is unfolding—one shaped by educators, translators, entrepreneurs, and everyday citizens…
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Read more: The Artists of Sulaymaniyah Found a Home. Can They Keep It?Against a backdrop of economic crisis and fading state support, Sulaymaniyah’s artists have turned a derelict tobacco factory into Kurdistan’s most vibrant cultural refuge
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Read more: The Relentless Rise of Afghan EntrepreneursIn a country where the state has failed, entrepreneurs are stepping in to create order, value, and opportunity
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Read more: In Iraq, Mosul’s Women Find Freedom in Female-Only TransportAfter the end of ISIS rule, a groundbreaking taxi service is giving Mosul’s women new freedom on the road and beyond.
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Read more: Q & A: Matt Warner on Empowering Communities, Not BureaucraciesIn discussing the Arabic translation of Poverty & Freedom, Atlas Network’s president shares his vision for a lasting exodus from poverty powered by local…
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Read more: On the Ground and Online: Real Change in Q1 2025In a region where censorship, conflict, and authoritarianism often dominate the headlines, everyday people are quietly rewriting the narrative. From Kabul to Beirut, the…
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Read more: A Critical Moment for Global FreedomWhile others retreat in the face of funding cuts, we press forward, ensuring that vital ideas and opportunities remain available to those who need…
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Read more: Aid Doesn’t Need to Be Costly to Be Effective: Faisal’s TED TalkHis vision isn’t just a theory—it’s happening now, proving that with a bit of risk and a lot less red tape, we can turn…