sexual assault
Gang rape convicts get reduced sentences on appeal
Egypt
April 24, 2013
Gang rape convicts get reduced sentences on appeal
Kafr al-Sheikh Criminal Court reduced the sentences of eleven convicted rapists Tuesday, handing them prison terms on appeal instead of…
Babies as young as six months victims of rape in war: UN envoy
Egypt
April 18, 2013
Babies as young as six months victims of rape in war: UN envoy
In her first seven months as UN envoy on sexual violence in conflict, Zainab Hawa Bangura has visited a…
Public Prosecution halts sex assault investigation
Egypt
April 2, 2013
Public Prosecution halts sex assault investigation
The Qasr al-Nil Public Prosecution halted an investigation Tuesday into the alleged mob sexual assault of a female decorator in…
White House condemns assaults on women at demonstrations
Egypt
March 30, 2013
White House condemns assaults on women at demonstrations
ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE –– The White House on Friday condemned the rape and assault of women at recent demonstrations…
The healing process: Treatment for survivors of sexual violence
Life & Style
March 7, 2013
The healing process: Treatment for survivors of sexual violence
A woman recounts her experience of sexual violence to you. It may be tempting if she is crying to tell…
In the news: Documenting sexual violence
Life & Style
March 6, 2013
In the news: Documenting sexual violence
There is barely a media outlet in Egypt that has not covered sexual violence in the wake of violations and…
On guard: Confronting sexual assault
Life & Style
March 5, 2013
On guard: Confronting sexual assault
On 25 January, the date of the revolution’s second anniversary, more than 20 cases of sexual assault or rape took…
Terror in Tahrir
Opinion
March 2, 2013
Terror in Tahrir
Women activists have protested all over the world against sexual violence in Egypt. The protests, which took place in front…
Tahrir Bodyguard launches free self-defense training for women
Life & Style
February 21, 2013
Tahrir Bodyguard launches free self-defense training for women
With reports of sexual assault rampant in Tahrir Square, one organization is throwing itself into crowds, pulling women out, warding…
Lawyers’ group demand Abu Islam’s prosecution
Egypt
February 20, 2013
Lawyers’ group demand Abu Islam’s prosecution
The Egyptian Female Lawyers Initiative staged a vigil outside the Supreme Court Complex Wednesday against Salafi preacher Sheikh Ahmed Abdallah,…