The story of spirit
It might be said that the GCC as a whole offers some of the most incredible opportunities for women
 
       
     
  The 2007 Debate
The family: is it holding back women’s advancement in the Arab world?
 
       
     
    Happy Birthday, Saudi Arabia
The nation of Saudi Arabia is 77 years old - richer and more internationally prominent than ever. But there are still many rights denied to women.
 
       
     
  Image Gallery from the Event
Here is a showcase of some of the images from the Event.
 
       
     
  The making of SOE
SOE event recap (PDF)
 
       
     
    Repressive family practices 'block women's freedom'
Spirit of Empowerment coverage from Gulf News.
 
       
     
    More Power to women
Interview with Suzanne Grant.
 
       
     
  News Clipping: Arab women share recipe for success
Dated: 23rd May 2007
 
       
     
  News Clipping: Give us trust and Freedom
Dated: 24th May 2007
 
       
     
    Shahnaz Pakravan's opening speech
Shahnaz's opening remarks at the first ever Spirit of Empowerment Global Women's Conference.
 
       
     
    Family holds back Arab women: Poll
Spirit of Empowerment creates lively debate and discussion.
 
       
     
    Three-point plan presented
A three point plan will be presented to HH Sheikha Mozah Nasser al-Misnad.
 
       
     
    Families in Arab world 'curb female progress'
78% of delegates at Spirit of Empowerment says family is holding back women in the Arab world.
 
       
     
    Qatar Foundation Comes on as Platinum Sponsor
Spirit of Empowerment is proud to announce Qatar Foundation as a Platinum sponsor.
 
       
     
  Inspiring Women-Fatin Bundagji
Fatin Bundagji is the Director of the Dept of Women’s Empowerment & Research for the Jeddah Chamber of Commerce.
 
       
     
  Interview with Shahnaz Pakravan
Shahnaz Pakravan has interviewed monarchs and politicians and now she is hosting Spirit of Empowerment
 
       
     
  United Development Company Speech-Roger Dahger
The Pearl-Qatar and behind it United Development Company, which is the owner and developer of The Pearl-Qatar...
 
       
     
  Speech by Sheikha Aisha bint Faleh bin Nasser Al Thani
Gender disparities affect women but ultimately all of society suffers...
 
       
     
  Interview with Noor Abdulla Al-Malki
Balancing home and work life, rising divorce rates and domestic violence are all issues facing women in Qatar today...
 
       
     
  The Spirit of Empowerment
Empowerment means many different things...
 
       
     
  The Adventures of Iman
Iman was created to teach young Muslim girls that it’s possible for them to be smart, athletic, righteous...
 
       
     
  Art of Business announced the speaker line up and programme
In attendance at the conference were Suzanne Grant, managing partner of the Art of Business...
 
       
     
    Repressive family practices 'block women's freedom'
Gulf News coverage of Spirit of Empowerment.
 
       
     
    More power to women
Interview with Suzanne Grant in the Khaleej Times.