Censorship authorities confiscate three books on arrival
No declared reasons for confiscation, according to human rights researcher
Marwa Morgan
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Marwa is a journalist and street photographer interested in cultural identities and contemporary art. Her website is www.marwamorgan.com. Follow her on twitter @marwamorgan.
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1 hour to empower women working online
Entrepreneur launches campaign to record online tutorials in Arabic, which will be offered for free
Catherine Exists: Recognising the âunknownâ spots of Saint Catherine
A photographer raises money through her photos to help develop the community in Saint Catherine
Cosmetic surgery: Between medical ethics and âposthumanismâ
Surgeons are part of system promoting âa culture that pathologises the body”, experts say
âOut of Placeâ: The Palestinian definition of home
Violent experiences of losing home leave Palestinian families with âcontradicting emotionsâ and almost no unity between definitions of home by each family
Are youth more vulnerable to mental health problems?
20% of the worldâs population of youth between 14 and 24 suffer from mental health conditions, according to a UN report
The Egyptian state: âThe only leaderâ
State policy in managing mosques presumes Muslim unity on âthe official Islam of the stateâ, according to study
â7 Billion Momentsâ recorded
An amateur photographer starts photography project encouraging people around the world to document their daily routine at a given moment
Egyptian short to air at Los Angeles film festival
By Simone Egarter and Marwa Morgan The Egyptian short film âThe Visitâ, directed by Mohamed Karim, has been selected to be screened at the Los Angeles Lift-Off Film Festival. âThe Visitâ tells the story of a tense father-son relationship. After the father gets terribly sick, the son pays him a visit to solve their old …
AUC students aim to turn âTrash into Cashâ in Cairo slum
Project draws inspiration from a similar recycling model applied in the Zabaalin community, which has managed to create a âself sustaining recycling systemâ that recycles approximately 80% of collected trash
One year after Rabaa dispersal, Egyptians wrangle psychological trauma
In the aftermath of violence, people are more prone to isolation, depression, sleep disorders or even substance abuse, experts say
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In Pictures: Feeding Egypt
The number of Egyptians who cannot afford âenough nutritious foodâ is increasing, one in five Egyptians suffers from food insecurity, according to a new report from international research institute Future Directions. Â Another study by the World Food Programme and the Egyptian government found food insecurity has increased to 17.2 % (13.7 million people) in …
Taking the plunge: Egyptian to dive for world record
Diver Ahmed Gabr is preparing for a 350-metre dive in Dahab in September â 31.5 metres deeper than any diver on record
In Egypt, rich and poor equally likely to be overweight
As opposed to most low-income countries, there is no link between socioeconomic status and the prevalence of obesity in Egypt, according to a new study
Egypt beyond the headlines
âEveryday Egyptâ shows daily life in the country using instagram photos
Advertisers appeal to âegocentricâ youth culture
Coca-Colaâs campaign, which was originally launched in Australia, has dramatically changed Coca-Colaâs sales around the globe, especially among teenagers and young adults, according to Ogilvy, the advertising company which designed the original campaign.
Nailed it
Salah, an architect, started constructing artwork with nails after quitting her job three years ago to take care of her newborn boy.
Are arranged marriages less happy?
A new study suggests women who choose their own husbands experience higher levels of marital satisfaction and are less likely to experience partner violence â but not all experts agree
Security forces block âArt is a Squareâ street festival
The shut down comes two weeks after festival organisers of Al-Fan Midan (Art is a Square) struck a deal with the Ministry of Culture to provide funding and facilitate government clearance
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In Pictures: Playtime in the mausoleum
Cairo-based nonprofit Al-Athar Lina converts abandoned historical buildings in into community venues that house art, drama, storytelling and English classes for children in poor neighborhoods
Kids search for alternatives to omitted children shows
After the government pulled programming, children are watching adult series that may expose them to âcomplex scenes they cannot processâ, says AUC professor
Keeping up with the changing Egyptian Ramadan
Traditional handmade lanterns, the Mesaharaty, TV shows and charades have become the stuff of memories
Made in Prison
A dental student arrested during anti-coup protests at Al-Azhar University is making and selling handbags from prison
The art of fighting sexual harassment
âShout Art Loud,â an interactive web documentary produced by the international non profit âIndex on Censorshipâ, explores how art tackles the topic of sexual harassment in Egypt
A survivor of ârestriction attemptsâ, Al-Fan Midan receives monthly culture ministry grant
Just three months after festival organisers were arrested, accused of violating the Protest Law, Al-Fan Midan has secured funding from the Ministry of Culture
âAs if I brought it on myselfâ
Egyptian women share stories of gender discrimination, harassment, and abuse on BuSSy’s new blog
Post-Revolution, blasphemy convictions increase â and get more personal
Once reserved for public figures, blasphemy charges now levied between friends and neighbours out of ârevengeâ against âanyone who has different beliefs than that of the majorityâ, legal experts say
Putting a face on the ‘Humans of Cairo’
The photography project is one of hundreds inspired by âHumans of New Yorkâ, a Facebook page that features portraits of New Yorkers and personal stories from their lives
Anti-FGM activists compromise in the face of cultural obstacles
72% of FGM procedures in Egypt are conducted by medical professionals, despite World Health Organization opposition
Photojournalist captures life in Upper Egypt’s quarries
More than 20,000 unregistered workers risk life and limb to mine the mountain, often starting work as young as 9 years old