women’s rights
Amid criticism from rights groups, police crack down on Eid harassment
Egypt
October 31, 2012
Amid criticism from rights groups, police crack down on Eid harassment
Security authorities in Cairo and Suez said they arrested 541 people during Eid al-Adha based on investigations of harrassment in…
Security officials: 727 cases of sexual harassment reported over Eid
Egypt
October 29, 2012
Security officials: 727 cases of sexual harassment reported over Eid
This week's Eid al-Adha holidays saw 727 cases of verbal and sexual harassment reported across Egypt, typically taking place in…
Al-Azhar to release document on women’s rights in November
Egypt
October 29, 2012
Al-Azhar to release document on women’s rights in November
The terms of a so-called “Women’s Document” have been agreed upon and will be issued by the beginning of November,…
172 arrested on sexual harassment charges; still not enough, say activists
Egypt
October 28, 2012
172 arrested on sexual harassment charges; still not enough, say activists
In the first two days of the Eid al-Adha holiday, police have arrested 172 people on charges of sexual…
Expert: Time is tight to get consensus on constitution
Egypt
October 22, 2012
Expert: Time is tight to get consensus on constitution
The time left for the completion of Egypt's constitution might not be enough to resolve disputes which threaten its legitimacy,…
Principles and precedents: Is the draft constitution an evolution — or a revolution?
Egypt
October 18, 2012
Principles and precedents: Is the draft constitution an evolution — or a revolution?
Personal freedoms: A disconcerting zone Between the Sharia-related articles and those entitling the state to oversee the upholding of morals,…
Are you man enough? Men on both sides of fight against harassment
Life & Style
October 18, 2012
Are you man enough? Men on both sides of fight against harassment
Since one of the country's first anti-sexual harassment protests in May, many men have taken part. To them, it seems…
In conservative climate, some fear greater tolerance of female circumcision
Health & Fitness
October 16, 2012
In conservative climate, some fear greater tolerance of female circumcision
The day a girl is circumcised is often remembered as her “black day,” according to the National Council for Childhood…
UN: Mali extremists abusing rights, targeting children, women
World
October 11, 2012
UN: Mali extremists abusing rights, targeting children, women
Extremists imposing Islamic law in Mali's north are abusing human rights, particularly those of women, and paying families for children…
Brotherhood leader: Final voting on constitution to begin next week
Egypt
October 7, 2012
Brotherhood leader: Final voting on constitution to begin next week
Muslim Brotherhood leader and Constituent Assembly member Sobhi Saleh said that the assembly’s final voting on the draft constitution will…