women’s rights
Al-Azhar to issue document to stand up for women’s rights in Islam
Egypt
February 21, 2017
Al-Azhar to issue document to stand up for women’s rights in Islam
As Egyptian president Abdel-Fattah Al-sisi announced that 2017 is the “women’s year", al-Azhar will issue a document detailing women's rights…
Saudi Arabia to allow female-only gyms this month
Middle East
February 14, 2017
Saudi Arabia to allow female-only gyms this month
In another baby step toward more independence for women, Saudi Arabia wants to open women-only gyms in every neighborhood.
Cut in secret: the medicalization of FGM in Egypt
Egypt
February 7, 2017
Cut in secret: the medicalization of FGM in Egypt
When 13-year-old Malika from a dusty village outside Cairo, Egypt turned 11, her mother took her to the doctor late…
UK PM May promises frank talk with Trump after women’s march
World
January 22, 2017
UK PM May promises frank talk with Trump after women’s march
British Prime Minister Theresa May said on Sunday she would not be afraid to tell Donald Trump when she finds…
Over 1 million join anti-Trump women’s marches worldwide
World
January 22, 2017
Over 1 million join anti-Trump women’s marches worldwide
In a global exclamation of defiance and solidarity, more than 1 million people rallied at women's marches in the nation's…
New statistics reflect ongoing struggle of women and girls in Egypt: CAPMAS figure
Egypt
October 13, 2016
New statistics reflect ongoing struggle of women and girls in Egypt: CAPMAS figure
Women and girls in Egypt are subject to widespread abuse and discrimination, despite overall improvements in their rights and conditions,…
Interview: Women’s rights activist Mozn Hassan responds to ‘alternative Nobel Prize’
Egypt
September 23, 2016
Interview: Women’s rights activist Mozn Hassan responds to ‘alternative Nobel Prize’
Women's rights activist Mozn Hassan was recently presented with the Right Livelihood Award, often referred to as "alternative Nobel Prize", along with…
Mozn Hassan, Nazra receive ‘Alternative Nobel Prize’
Egypt
September 22, 2016
Mozn Hassan, Nazra receive ‘Alternative Nobel Prize’
Nazra for Feminist Studies, along with its Founder and Executive Director of Mozn Hassan, received the 2016 Right Livelihood Award,…
Nazra campaign seeks to remove obstacles for women judges
Egypt
September 5, 2016
Nazra campaign seeks to remove obstacles for women judges
Nazra for Feminist Studies, an Egyptian NGO focused on women's rights, has launched a campaign entitled “Heya wa al-Manasa” (Her…
Mother implicated in daughter’s death from FGM held in custody
Egypt
June 25, 2016
Mother implicated in daughter’s death from FGM held in custody
Suez Misdemeanor Court canceled on Saturday an earlier ruling to release on bail a mother accused of subjecting her daughter to a…