Society
Islam allows women to propose to ‘good’ men: Azhar cleric
February 21, 2018
Islam allows women to propose to ‘good’ men: Azhar cleric
A high-ranking cleric and member of the Fatwa committee of the Sunni world’s main Islamic institution Al-Azhar Ahmed Refa’at said…
Beni Suef’s first female football team aspires to Egypt’s Premier League
February 20, 2018
Beni Suef’s first female football team aspires to Egypt’s Premier League
In an attempt to challenge patriarchal traditions in Upper Egypt, 27 women in Beni Suef governorate decided to form the first…
Tadwein gender studies center launches anti-FGM campaign
February 6, 2018
Tadwein gender studies center launches anti-FGM campaign
Tadwein Center for Gender Studies launched on Sunday its first campaign against female genital mutilation (FGM) under the slogan “It…
Long Live Egypt Fund launches humanitarian campaign targeting 2.1 million poor families
January 24, 2018
Long Live Egypt Fund launches humanitarian campaign targeting 2.1 million poor families
The Long Live Egypt Fund launched a humanitarian campaign dubbed Bel Hana wel Shefa (Bon Apetit) in different governorates to…
Drug addiction in Egypt twice the global rates: Minister
January 16, 2018
Drug addiction in Egypt twice the global rates: Minister
Egypt’s Minister of Social Solidarity Ghada Wali said on Monday that the rate of drug addiction in Egypt is twice…
16,500 street children in 10 governorates: Social Solidarity Minister
January 15, 2018
16,500 street children in 10 governorates: Social Solidarity Minister
Minister of Social Solidarity Ghada Wali stated on Sunday that 16,500 children live on Egyptian streets, 80 percent of whom reside…
Child marriage: 11-y-o engaged to 12-y-o in Kafr al-Sheikh
January 11, 2018
Child marriage: 11-y-o engaged to 12-y-o in Kafr al-Sheikh
A 12-year-old girl became engaged on Wednesday to an 11-year-old boy, as photos circulated on Facebook of their engagement ceremony,…
Marriage celebrants spokesman wants to lower girls’ marital age to 16
January 4, 2018
Marriage celebrants spokesman wants to lower girls’ marital age to 16
The spokesman for Marriage Celebrants Egypt, Mahmoud Bahi al-Din, called for lowering girls’ marital age for 16, while keeping men’s…
‘Get an American Divorce’: Campaign calls for publicity of all ‘Khulaa’ divorces
January 1, 2018
‘Get an American Divorce’: Campaign calls for publicity of all ‘Khulaa’ divorces
Marva Khallaf, the campaign speaker for ‘Tamarod’ – a grassroots Egyptian movement – started a hashtag ‘Italaqi Americani’ (Ger…
Azhar University professor encourages Muslims to celebrate the spirit of Christmas
December 29, 2017
Azhar University professor encourages Muslims to celebrate the spirit of Christmas
A professor of Comparative Fiqh at Al-Azhar University, Saad al-Helaly, encouraged the universal celebration of Christmas, saying Muslims can celebrate…