women’s rights
Women’s movement: A stop at Egypt’s socialist era
Egypt
March 19, 2012
Women’s movement: A stop at Egypt’s socialist era
Grey Villet (1927–2000), a South African-born photographer, was in Cairo in 1963 to capture scenes of Egypt under late President…
The embattled new National Council for Women
Egypt
March 18, 2012
The embattled new National Council for Women
Since the beginning of this year, the National Council for Women has continually been brought into question by political forces…
Moroccan women demand reform after rape victim’s suicide
World
March 17, 2012
Moroccan women demand reform after rape victim’s suicide
Some 200 Moroccan women staged an angry protest Saturday outside parliament a week after the suicide of a 16-year-old girl…
Independent MP proposes draft law to limit women’s right to divorce
Egypt
March 17, 2012
Independent MP proposes draft law to limit women’s right to divorce
An independent MP has joined the heated debate over women’s rights by suggesting a controversial draft law to limit the…
Hundreds in Cairo protest against acquittal of virginity tests defendant
Egypt
March 16, 2012
Hundreds in Cairo protest against acquittal of virginity tests defendant
About 300 men and women protested outside the High Court of Justice Friday to decry the acquittal of a military…
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…