May Rihani

May Rihani
Senior Vice President and Director, Global Learning Group. Director, Center for Gender Equity.
Center for Gender Equity,Global Education Center
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Education: M.A. Coursework, Political Science, American University of Beirut.

Expertise: Education, Education Advocacy, Girls Education, International Education, Secondary Education Secondary Education, Secondary Education, , Girls' education; basic education; women's issues; gender equity; community participation; social mobilization in support of education.

Country Expertise: Africa , Middle East & North Africa

Recent Positions: Senior Vice President, Creative Associates International; Vice President, TransCentury Foundation.

May Rihani was interviewed by Judith Dobrzynski at the Salzburg Global Seminar program on "Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Women in Politics and Business."   Rihani speaks about the importance of education as it links to girls' advancement and women's leadership. She also addresses the critical influence media has on leadership and aspirations.

 

Publications

  • Keeping the Promise: Five Benefits of Girls' Secondary Education

  • AED Symposium  Education in the Muslim World: What's Next?  Transcript of proceedings

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