women’s rights

Al-Azhar to issue document to stand up for women’s rights in Islam
Egypt

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…
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