women’s rights
National Council for Women demands women’s rights be ensured in new constitution
Egypt
March 15, 2012
National Council for Women demands women’s rights be ensured in new constitution
The National Council for Women (NCW) outlined some of the women’s rights it is demanding to be included in the…
Women of Egypt: Dina Abouelsoud
Life & Style
March 14, 2012
Women of Egypt: Dina Abouelsoud
To enter Dina’s Hostel is to enter a space of calm, cleanliness and unobtrusive hospitality. Mohamed, one of Dina’s loyal…
‘Virginity test’ doctor acquittal reveals military judiciary shortcomings
Egypt
March 11, 2012
‘Virginity test’ doctor acquittal reveals military judiciary shortcomings
Disappointed but not surprised, lawyers and supporters of Samira Ibrahim blamed a verdict issued Sunday acquitting the military doctor that…
A graffiti campaign brings strong female voices to the streets
Art news
March 10, 2012
A graffiti campaign brings strong female voices to the streets
Immediately following the first 18 days of the revolution, Egyptian women around the country had greater hopes that their profile…
In ‘the third place’, I want everything but sex
Opinion
March 10, 2012
In ‘the third place’, I want everything but sex
"The third place" is a sociological term that refers to informal public spaces. It is the cafe where you go…
Libyan PM promises brighter future for women
World
March 10, 2012
Libyan PM promises brighter future for women
Women "will have a place" in Libya after the fall of Muammar Qadhafi, interim Prime Minister Abdel Rahim al-Kib said…
Newsweek’s ‘150 Women Who Shake the World’ offers optimism for women’s rights
Life & Style
March 9, 2012
Newsweek’s ‘150 Women Who Shake the World’ offers optimism for women’s rights
Four Egyptian women found their way on to Newsweek’s 2012 "150 Women Who Shake The World." Newsweek explained the list…
Women march for their rights on International Women’s Day
Egypt
March 8, 2012
Women march for their rights on International Women’s Day
On International Women’s Day, thousands of women in Cairo marched from the Journalists Syndicate to the Parliament building, summing up…