farmers’ rights
Fate of farmers union uncertain after recent political events
Environment
June 20, 2012
Fate of farmers union uncertain after recent political events
After months of campaigning to establish Egypt’s first grassroots farmers union, as well as coordinating with sympathetic MPs to increase…
Sons of the Soil campaign to establish ‘first’ farmers union
Environment
February 9, 2012
Sons of the Soil campaign to establish ‘first’ farmers union
In attempt to increase the political weight of Egypt’s farmers, NGO the Sons of the Soil has been hosting workshops…
Farmers in limbo after stalled promises of loan forgiveness
Business
January 26, 2012
Farmers in limbo after stalled promises of loan forgiveness
In a speech made in the midst of December clashes between protesters and military and security forces, Prime Minister Kamal…
Sons of the Soil fight for farmers’ rights in Egypt
Environment
June 8, 2011
Sons of the Soil fight for farmers’ rights in Egypt
More than a million farmers and workers in Egypt have lost land, been displaced and ill-treated by the state since…