society
Yemen’s Muhamasheen: Centuries of Exclusion and Marginalization
Civil Society
April 7, 2021
Yemen’s Muhamasheen: Centuries of Exclusion and Marginalization
Any political mobilization or action on behalf of the Muhamasheen will only succeed if the ethical standards, structures,…
A Statement on Thinking about Peace in Yemen
Op-ed
February 15, 2021
A Statement on Thinking about Peace in Yemen
we must not only think about ways of reaching peace but also, and before that, we must provide…
Popular Games in Yemen and their Impact on Society
Culture
January 26, 2021
Popular Games in Yemen and their Impact on Society
Today, with the development of technology and the introduction of electronic and digital games, many traditional games have…
The Controversy of Civil State and Secularism in Yemen (2)
Op-ed
January 14, 2021
The Controversy of Civil State and Secularism in Yemen (2)
The most frequent Yemeni and Arab arguments on secularism concern concept definitions, since there is no consensus about…
Understanding Collective Trauma in Yemen: Its Continuous Effects and Long-Term Impact
Civil Society
January 7, 2021
Understanding Collective Trauma in Yemen: Its Continuous Effects and Long-Term Impact
It is undoubtedly important to find a collective healing process, instead of scattered individual efforts, chiefly because it…
An Interview with Yemeni Writer Hussein Al-Waday
Highlights
December 6, 2020
An Interview with Yemeni Writer Hussein Al-Waday
Al-Madaniya interviews Hussein Alwaday, who is a Yemeni intellectual, writer and jurist, is interested in issues of democracy…
The Chemistry of Rumors in Yemen: The News and War… The News in War
Op-ed
November 16, 2020
The Chemistry of Rumors in Yemen: The News and War… The News in War
Despite the Yemeni proverb “He who has eaten a lie for lunch will not dine with it”, reality…
From Selling Bread and Roses to Real Estate and Firearms
Women & Gender
October 28, 2020
From Selling Bread and Roses to Real Estate and Firearms
Gendered division of labor is not a fixed matter in all societies, since it is subject to social…
The Case of Guardianship in Marriage in Conceptual Debates and Real Life Stories
Civil Society
October 12, 2020
The Case of Guardianship in Marriage in Conceptual Debates and Real Life Stories
Even a quick look at Yemeni legislation affecting women reveals aspects of their derogated status. Among these is…
Photo Essay: Bakhumri Bread
Creative Visuals
October 11, 2020
Photo Essay: Bakhumri Bread
Bakhumri is a popular Hadrami dish of dough fried in oil. It is the most popular traditional breakfast…