PublisHer is a call to action led by female publishing leaders to address their industry’s entrenched gender imbalances and drive an international agenda for change. PublisHer is an empowered community seeking creative, viable solutions to the many gender-based inequities that have long characterized world publishing and the other creative industries…

Founder's Message

“When I joined the world of publishing 14 years ago, I founded the Emirates Publishers Association. As a result, I had to travel to regional meetings as part of the work we started doing with the Arab Publishers Association.

I often found myself the only woman in the room during meetings with these publishers. It was a surprise at first for me, and then it started to bother me because I knew that there were so many women working in the publishing industry but at the leadership level, yet they were not being represented.

So, I felt compelled to do something about the situation, and I believe those experiences were the seeds that started PublisHer.

The world needs everyone’s brains and talents to move forward, so creating inclusive hiring and management practices ensures that the female voice is heard in the publishing and creative industries at all levels, as it will be in all other industries.”

Bodour Al Qasimi

Founder of PublisHer

Bodour Al Qasimi

Founder of PublisHer

“When I joined the world of publishing 14 years ago, I founded the Emirates Publishers Association. As a result, I had to travel to regional meetings as part of the work we started doing with the Arab Publishers Association.

I often found myself the only woman in the room during meetings with these publishers. It was a surprise at first for me, and then it started to bother me because I knew that there were so many women working in the publishing industry but at the leadership level, yet they were not being represented.

So, I felt compelled to do something about the situation, and I believe those experiences were the seeds that started PublisHer.

The world needs everyone’s brains and talents to move forward, so creating inclusive hiring and management practices ensures that the female voice is heard in the publishing and creative industries at all levels, as it will be in all other industries.”

Around the World

Since its establishment, PublisHer has hosted events around the world. With the support of our Advisory Board, sponsors and partners, we are gaining global momentum, and our mission to achieve greater equality for women throughout the publishing industry is closer than ever.

Upcoming Events

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Membership Plans

complimentary

  • Member Directory and collaboration
  • Insider newsletter access
  • Priority invitations to public events
  • Curated online resources
  • Networking experiences

Premium

  • Get full access to the PublisHer Membership ecosystem
  • Unlimited connections through the Members Directory
  • Priority access to opportunities and expanded partner benefits
  • Enhanced visibility with dedicated Spotlight features
  • Elevated presence across a global publishing network
  • Meaningful collaboration and high-value connections
  • Access to a comprehensive learning library
  • Exclusive online 1:1 mentorship sessions with industry experts

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This program is only available to UAE residents.

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To participate in this program you must be available for the duration of the 4-week PublisHer Pathway course.

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To participate in this program you must have active medical insurance valid in the UAE.