From Huda Kattan to Elnaz Golrokh, find out how these GCC-based female content creators are using their social media platforms to honor women globally.
1. H.E Basma Al Said
H.E Basma Al Said announced that she is joining the UN Women’s mission to achieve full gender equality – and states that 2021 has the potential to be a ‘landmark year’ to reduce gender bias and inequality.
2. Mony Helal
Former Miss Egypt Winner Mony Helal used International Women’s Day as an opportunity to promote her UAE-grown fashion brand Enti Boutique.
3. Ghida Arnaout
Ghida Arnaout took an alternative approach to International Women’s Day. Instead of celebrating it, she used her platform to vocalize that women in her country are still marginalized and receive unequal treatment. She explains why gender inequality is still a huge part of the female experience – referencing issues such domestic violence and sexual harassment.
4. Elnaz Golrokh
Elnaz is an Iranian makeup artist and beauty influencer. The former Cosmopolitan Middle East cover star took to her Instagram to promote her partnership with Dior Beauty and their Dior Forever Natural Nude Foundation.
5. Huda Kattan
The Founder of Huda Beauty chose to raise awareness on how social media perpetuates unrealistic body standards to women. She called out brands – telling them to be more transparent on how they photoshop and edit their photos.