Network of networks / Association

Yala Academy

Member since 23.01.2017

Country

Palestinian Authority

Mission and objectives

YaLa Young Leaders is an online, Facebook-based movement of young Middle Easterners dedicated to leading their generation to a better future. YaLa Young Leaders is the broadest and fastest-growing Middle East peace movement today. Our nearly 1,000,000 members come from all across the MENA region, hailing from Israel, Palestine, Egypt, Algeria, Iraq, Jordan, Morocco, Tunisia, Turkey, Libya, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Sudan, Syria, Yemen, and Qatar, among others. The movement focuses on dialogue and engagement as a means to securing a safe, productive, and peaceful region, capitalizing on the catalyzing power of social networks, media, and technology.

Main activities related to gender equality and women's rights

Women rights and gender equality is in the center of the mission of the movement. As of this year, YaLa plans to include a portion of 70% of its participants to be women.

Geographical sphere of activity

Arab-countries

Working themes

Education / Professional training
Culture / Sports / Leasure
Civil and political rights

Target group(s)

Students and researchers, Employed women, Immigrant and refugee women

Specific years of work experience in gender equality

0-2

Contact

Address : Ramallah, 00000 ,Palestinian Authority
Telephone : 00972525120770
Adress email : megan@yalayl.org
Website : www.yalaacademy.org