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G7 ministers pledge to make gender equality ‘global cause’

G7 ministers pledge to make gender equality ‘global cause’

France’s Minister for Gender Equality Marlene Schiappa and her G7 counterparts on Friday signed a joint declaration to make the…
Ramadan lanterns appear on market in various shapes

Ramadan lanterns appear on market in various shapes

Only a few days to go before the beginning of the month of Islamic fasting wherein Egyptians observe numerous traditions,…
Egypt still suffers from the gender gap: minister

Egypt still suffers from the gender gap: minister

Egypt is still at a low level internationally in regards to closing the gender gap, Solidarity Minister Ghada Waly said…
Egyptian women confront stigma against menstruation

Egyptian women confront stigma against menstruation

One morning, “S” awoke to find she had left red spots on her bed. As she got ready for work,…
Political parties urge participation in Egypt’s constitutional referendum

Political parties urge participation in Egypt’s constitutional referendum

A number of Egyptian political parties supporting the constitutional amendments continued urging citizens to participate in the referendum for the…
President Sisi makes 7 directives to the government on women’s issues

President Sisi makes 7 directives to the government on women’s issues

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and First Lady Entissar al-Sisi on Saturday a attended a celebration held at al-Manara International…
Projects targeted to Egyptian women rose to 69% in 2018: World Bank

Projects targeted to Egyptian women rose to 69% in 2018: World Bank

A World Bank official announced on Tuesday that small projects targeting Egyptian women rose to 69 percent in 2018. Senior…
Defying threats, Afghan singer Aryana comes home for women

Defying threats, Afghan singer Aryana comes home for women

KABUL, Afghanistan (Reuters) – Each time Aryana Sayeed, one of Afghanistan’s most famous singers, returns to the country of her…
Egypt’s top cleric calls polygamy ‘injustice,’ draws debate

Egypt’s top cleric calls polygamy ‘injustice,’ draws debate

CAIRO (AP) — Egypt’s top Muslim cleric has stirred up controversy after saying that polygamy is an “injustice” for women,…
Egypt’s birth rate 2.6 percent in 2018: Minister

Egypt’s birth rate 2.6 percent in 2018: Minister

Minister of Social Solidarity Ghada Wali stated on Sunday that rising birth rates increased Egypt’s population growth rate to 2.65…
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