Middle East and North Africa
A guide to resources available through the LCC Library and online for research on the modern Middle East and North Africa.
Resources at LCC Library
Paradise beneath her feet: how women are transforming the Middle East by Call Number: HQ1236.5.M65 C65 2010
The Hidden Face of Eve, revised by Call Number: ebook
Questioning the Veil by Call Number: HQ1170 .L39 2009 (also ebook)
Headscarves and Hymens by Call Number: HQ1237.5.M628 E47 2015
Arab women's lives retold : exploring identity through writing by Call Number: CT3748 .A73 2007
Excellent Daughters by Call Number: HQ1784 .Z64 2016
Online Resources
Women for Afghan Women A NY-based organization concerned with human rights and women's rights in Afghanistan.
Women in Black An international network of women committed to peace and actively opposed to war, militarism and other forms of violence. Long involvement with Palestinian rights.
Muslim Women's League US-based organization focused on issues relevant to Muslim women.
UN Women - Arab States/North Africa. UN group devoted to research and policy development as it relates to women around the world. This section focuses on women in the Middle East.
Ghada Amer, "Women's Qualities" site-specific installation, 2021.