violence against women

UN approved charter on ending violence against women: NCW chief
Egypt

UN approved charter on ending violence against women: NCW chief

Mervat al-Tallawy, head of the National Council for Women (NCW) and the Egyptian official delegation which took part in the…
Terror in Tahrir
Opinion

Terror in Tahrir

Women activists have protested all over the world against sexual violence in Egypt. The protests, which took place in front…
State should apologize for sexual harassment, says NCW chief
Egypt

State should apologize for sexual harassment, says NCW chief

National Council for Women chief Mervat al-Tallawi called on all women who have been sexually assaulted to file reports, and…
Indian gang rape victim dies; New Delhi braces for protests
World

Indian gang rape victim dies; New Delhi braces for protests

A woman whose gang rape sparked protests and a national debate about violence against women in India died of her…
Mob assaults French reporter in Tahrir Square
Egypt

Mob assaults French reporter in Tahrir Square

A French female television reporter was sexually assaulted during a protest in Cairo's Tahrir Square, she told AFP on Saturday,…
Women’s council demands punishment for violations against women
Egypt

Women’s council demands punishment for violations against women

National Council for Women (NCW) has called on all state institutions to take legal measures against violations of citizens’ freedoms.…
Morsy must act against violence toward women, say rights groups
Egypt

Morsy must act against violence toward women, say rights groups

Human rights organizations, political parties and public figures on Sunday called on President Mohamed Morsy to take urgent measures against…
Anti sexual harassment protest harassed
Egypt

Anti sexual harassment protest harassed

A mob of hundreds of men assaulted women holding a march demanding an end to sexual harassment Friday, with the…
Rights group re-introduces domestic violence law
Egypt

Rights group re-introduces domestic violence law

A leading rights organization is calling on Egyptians to support a proposed draft law that it says will protect women…
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