Dr. Maryam Alkubati Non-resident Fellow

Dr. Maryam Alkubati is a gender expert focusing on social, political, and economic inequalities in the MENA region.

Holding a Ph.D. in Social Sciences, her academic background spans across Yemen, Nigeria, Malaysia, the U.S., and Japan, enriching her expertise with a diverse cultural and political perspective. Dr. Alkubati’s work, notable for bridging the gap between theoretical research and practical policy applications, focuses on the experiences of Arab women, informing SDG-aligned policy interventions and shaping international cooperation in the MENA region. As an adjunct lecturer at Toyo Gakuen University, she teaches Politics, Economics, and International Relations, integrating her extensive fieldwork and insights into a curriculum that emphasizes a global comparative perspective on gender, peace, and human security. Her contributions to the field, including impactful publications such as ‘Grassroots Voices: Women and Everyday Peacebuilding in Yemen,’ and active participation in international forums, underscore her dedication to fostering understanding and solutions for global peace and security challenges through education and research.

Maryam's latest contributions

Women’s Networks Shaping Economic and Social Empowerment in Hadramawt

August 21, 2024

Main Publications

This policy brief highlights how women’s networks in Hadramawt governorate have provided crucial support for Yemeni women, helping them overcome professional barriers in a social context where traditional norms often restrict their public roles. Across various professional fields, Hadrami women have credited much of their success to the assistance … Read more

Women’s Public Participation in Yemen by 2030: A Scenario-Building Approach

January 31, 2024

Main Publications

The prolonged war in Yemen has had dire consequences for gender equality in the country, as evidenced by the republic’s poor performance in the Global Gender Gap Index. In 2021, Yemen was ranked 155th out of 156 countries. The country’s overall economic participation and opportunity for women holds a low global standing, positioned at 154th, … Read more

Grassroots Voices: Women and Everyday Peacebuilding in Yemen

May 1, 2023

Main Publications

Over eight years of war in Yemen have had dire consequences on people’s day-to-day lives and shaped their definitions and perceptions of peace. Years of failed negotiations have allowed the warring factions to monopolize conversations on peace. Within these negotiations, women at both the local and national level have been largely excluded, … Read more

Women’s Voices in Yemen’s Peace Process: Priorities, Recommendations, and Mechanisms for Effective Inclusion

January 25, 2023

Main Publications

To address the marginalization of women from the formal peace negotiations, 15 Yemeni women, from different governorates in Yemen and leaders in their respective fields, were invited to participate in a workshop in Amman between September 18-20, 2022. Among the participants were economists, bankers, activists, academics, legal experts, and … Read more