women rights
Egyptian women still struggle for a spot in politics
Egypt
March 14, 2011
Egyptian women still struggle for a spot in politics
Despite their noticeable participation in pro-democracy protests that toppled the former regime and paved the way for a new era…
Egypt parliament legalizes sterilization and abortion
Egypt
March 21, 2010
Egypt parliament legalizes sterilization and abortion
The People's Assembly health committee approved yesterday two articles of a draft law on medical responsibility submitted by Dr. Hamdi…
Protests in Minya against circumcision
Egypt
February 7, 2010
Protests in Minya against circumcision
Minya--About 1000 girls from eight villages in Minya Governorate participated yesterday in a demonstration against female genital mutilation (FGM) that…
Declare ‘zero tolerance’ to FGM/C
Egypt
February 7, 2010
Declare ‘zero tolerance’ to FGM/C
Yesterday was the International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation, commemorating the 100-140 million women who have been…