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2014 witnessed active climate for women
State response, measures and women rights supported by Al-Sisi
1,191 reported sexual harassment cases in 100 days: Report
82.3% of eye witnesses to the harassment do not interfere or help the victim, says Harassmap
Saudi women referred to terrorism court for driving is ‘return to Middle Ages’: ANHRI
Defendants were arrested for defying Saudi Arabia’s ban on women driving
Government institution to pay fees for female candidates in parliamentary election
At least 70 seats for women, Al-Sisi to appoint 14 women, 48 will run individually, says Mervat Al-Tallawy
Yazidi women victims of torture, sexual slavery in ISIS captivity: Amnesty International
Rape and sexual violence among reported ISIS crimes in Iraq
Egypt hosts 30th Women’s World Open Squash Championship
The championship will host great challenges with the participation of English player Laura Massaro and Malaysian Nicol David, the first to win the title internationally for the 8th time since her participation.
Population council, USAID help over 1,400 women start their businesses
Over 660 women have found employment opportunities
Dar Al-Ifta details ISIS’ violations against women
A report by an observatory in Dar Al-Ifta says ISIS is “unusual” when it comes to the role of women in takfiri terrorist organisations
Empower women to end world hunger
By Dr Cesar Chelala A new report from the Bread for the World Institute entitled “When Women Flourish…We Can End Hunger” states that women and girls are disproportionately affected by hunger and poverty because of discrimination practices against them. The report calls on the US government to prioritise gender analysis in all US global health and development programmes to …
Sexual harassment still pervasive in Egypt, despite new law
25 November is international day for the elimination of violence against women
Health ministry launches medical protocol for victims of gender-based violence
One in three women around the world has reported an experience of violence, 38% of all murder crimes against women were by their partners
A woman fights against oppression in India
By Dr Cesar Chelala One can fight oppression with violence or with education. Hema Konsotia, a 34-year-old Indian woman, has chosen the latter. She is helping to change a situation affecting an estimated 165 million Indian Dalits. Also known as the “untouchables”, Dalits are a mixed population of numerous caste groups found all over South Asia. …
Volleyball federation sanctions Iran in new assertiveness on women’s sporting rights
By James M. Dorsey The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) has warned Iran that it would be stripped of its right to host the 2015 Under-19 men’s world volleyball championship if it bans women from attending matches. The warning signals a new assertiveness driven by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to make adherence to human, gender, …
5 agreements signed between Egypt and Ethiopia
Targeted trade volume between both countries is over $5bn
Egypt to host 2014 Women’s World Championship
Offering a $150,000 prize-fund, the 2014 championship will be hosted by the Wadi Degla club in December, following three days’ of qualifying
The public health impact of domestic violence
By Dr Cesar Chelala Physical or sexual violence is a serious public health problem that affects more than one-third of all women globally, as was established in a report by the World Health Organization (WHO) in partnership with the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine and the South African Medical Research Council. The findings of the report …
Rolling with Cairo’s first roller derby team
Interview with Angie Marie, co-founder of CaiRollers
1 hour to empower women working online
Entrepreneur launches campaign to record online tutorials in Arabic, which will be offered for free
Cosmetic surgery: Between medical ethics and ‘posthumanism’
Surgeons are part of system promoting “a culture that pathologises the body”, experts say
Women on wheels, breaking taboo
All-female scooter clubs set to challenge social norms and encourage independence
Egyptian feminists raise awareness of women’s cultural and political role
Feminist groups like the National Council for Women (NCW) are trying to reach their goal by initiating projects to empower women in society and support women in politics.
Anti-sexual harassment initiative intervenes in 35 incidents during Eid
Volunteers intervened to prevent sexual harassment and provide awareness on the risks of sexual crime
‘As if I brought it on myself’
Egyptian women share stories of gender discrimination, harassment, and abuse on BuSSy’s new blog
Government body to implement new strategy to protect women against violence
The new tripartite strategy involves prevention, protection and intervention, and will include raising awareness, and the rehabilitation of those perpetrating violence as well as their victims.
Child marriage remains common, despite legal ban
AUC seminar examines causes and solutions to child marriage
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In Pictures: Demonstrators rally against sexual harassment
Several hundred demonstrators—both men and women, Egyptians and foreigners—gathered outside the Cairo Opera House in Gezira to protest against the ongoing phenomenon of sexual harassment and sexual assault in Egypt’s streets. Dubbed “Walk Like An Egyptian Woman,” several anti-harassment groups were widely represented, including I Saw Harassment (Shoft Taharosh) and Dignity Without Borders. Other …
The first step to solving a problem
You don’t need to read the United Nations report saying 99.3% of Egyptian women have been sexually harassed (and worse) to know how serious of a problem the issue is in Egypt. Half of Egyptian society is under constant threat in the public space — studies, reported cases, and anecdotes all make this very clear. …
Rape in Congo can be a death sentence to women
By Dr. César Chelala Rape as a weapon of war continues to take a heavy toll on women’s lives in today’s conflicts around the world. A high proportion of the women who are victims of rape end up infected with sexually transmitted diseases and infections, including HIV. The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is …
500 victims of sexual violence since 2011: NGOs
Al-Sisi calls on interior minister to apply the law in combating sexual assault in Tahrir Square; prosecutor general investigates assault incidents
Sexual assault reported in Tahrir Square during Al-Sisi’s inauguration: Anti-harassment group
Ministry of Interior reports two cases of sexual harassment and arrests six in response