Empower Women Media

09/08/2025

Check out this 2-minute film that challenges the Egyptian ID card. It often blocks women, young adults and minorities from access to public life. Human rights groups have asked for the removal of religion from the ID card. If Egypt is serious about creating a peaceful and prosperous future, isn't time to remove religion from Egypt's ID cards to everyone can fully participate in society? Bottom line: Egyptians are Egyptians - No Matter their faith.

For more details, contact: [email protected]

Egyptians are Egyptians — No Matter their Faith is a compelling short film that sheds light on the challenges faced by Egyptians whose religious identity doe...

28/07/2025

I recently visited Egypt and learned that Egyptians are Egyptians — No Matter their Faith. As a result I produced a short film that seeks to shed light on the challenges faced by Egyptians whose religious identity does not align with the state. Though Egypt’s constitution affirms the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the national ID card system — required for essential services like education, employment, and banking — forces citizens to declare one of only three recognized religions: Islam, Christianity, or Judaism. This restriction disproportionately affects women, youth, and religious minorities, reinforcing social exclusion and denying the freedom of belief. The film calls for the elimination of religious affiliation from ID cards, arguing that true progress and unity in Egypt will only come when all citizens are treated equally — regardless of faith.

To learn more, read this report about the Egyptian ID card: https://lnkd.in/gDBEWb2i

Here is the 2-minute film link: https://lnkd.in/gDpH2GDp

For more details, contact: [email protected]

27/07/2025

Training Leaders in the MENA region to stand up for Freedom of Fatih. To learn more go to: https://empowerwomen.media/egypt-can-flourish/

27/07/2025

Egyptian are Egyptians...no matter their faith. To learn more, go to: https://empowerwomen.media/egypt-can-flourish/

03/03/2025

Empower Women Media & the Abraham Women's Alliance are co-hosting a European Parliament FoRB workshop in Brussels on March 19. The certificate event includes expert panels, short films and discussion groups. Please join us us or send someone from your network. To learn more, contact: [email protected]

Theme: Mobilizing Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) advocates in the workplace and civil society.

Date: Wednesday, March 19, 2025 (2:00-6:00 PM)

Location: European Parliament, Rue Wiertz 60, 1047 Bruxelles, Belgium

All participants must register in advance and show their ID at the event entrance. We look forward to seeing you on March 19.

14/02/2025

13 Feb, 2025: Our brave advocates successfully conducted Live What You Believe film festival, in collaboration with Empower Women Media and Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University, Peshawar. This festival aimed to empower women students by educating them about women's empowerment and religious freedom.

During the event, we screened four Live What You Believe films, showcasing the importance of religious freedom for peace, security, women's empowerment, and business innovation. These screenings were followed by Q&A sessions, where students shared their thoughts on the films. We also screened winning documentaries from Pakistan.

Additionally, we hosted a panel discussion, inviting Subhash Chander to speak about empowering people from different faiths through entrepreneurship and bridging gaps between religious communities. Laiba Hussan, a young woman journalist, discussed the challenges she faced and how to overcome them, as well as the importance of inclusive storytelling. Roshana Waqas, a freelance journalist and editor, emphasized the significance of commitment to one's work.

I am grateful to my department teachers for their support in organizing this event and to all the students who participated and shared their experiences.

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20/12/2024

We want to connect with women leaders in the Middle East. Check out our award films at www.empowerwomen.media. Contact us about hosting an Abraham Women Alliance event in 2025: [email protected]

20/12/2024

Join us in Washington DC for an IRF Forum (Feb 5). Check out the details and registration link here: Registration link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScunhIxLjZPLu3OYblNd1T4gy7eCFsDqwij1el3Uv_WFMgEjA/viewform

27/11/2024

Just back from the Middle East where we hosted a historic women-led multi-faith forum to promote peace among the Abrahamic faiths. The forum offered a one day inter-faith certificate training for professionals and a one day excursion to the Abrahamic Family House in Abu-Dhabi.

We are grateful to the UAE for their courage to advance co-existence and inter-religious harmony to make their country a safe space for all peoples.

Below you will find the press release of the Dubai Forum to support the Abraham Accords.

Press Release: https://religionnews.com/2024/11/20/women-leaders-of-the-abrahamic-faiths-convene-the-first-ever-inter-religious-forum-in-the-united-arab-emirates/

29/10/2024

30/09/2024

Congratulations to our Nigerian Media Fellows for hosting the historic Africa Religious Freedom Film Festival. Check out this inspiring news report.

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28/08/2024

You are invited to submit a short film script (1-5 minutes) that shares the benefits of the Abraham Accords. The vision of the film competition is to help audiences conceptualize a future where Arabs and Jews live together in harmony, highlighting inclusion & religious freedom. Register here to submit a script: https://empowerwomen.media/abraham-accords-film-competition/

To qualify, applicants must complete the online registration below and submit a script for an artful short film that inspires viewers to foster peaceful & multi-faith societies in the Middle East, where everyone is free to live what you believe.

The short films can be documentaries, fiction or animation. The winning films will be awarded cash prizes & screened among government, business, media, academic, NGO and faith leaders.

The films must be completed by January 1, 2025.

Register for the film competition here: https://empowerwomen.media/abraham-accords-film-competition/