Latest in Tag: Freedom Highlight
Latest in Tag: Freedom
Parliament expects draft law on freedom of information to counter rumours
Government is supposed to submit another draft law early October, says MP
Op-ed review: Press, media responsibility, control, freedom
In Sunday’s newspapers, writers reflected on more than one socio-political topic in Egypt. The issue of press freedom and regulations was tackled by two journalists in the privately-owned Al-Shorouk newspaper, who both made statements about a new draft law expected to be passed. Ayman Sayyad used a recent example where a media gag was imposed …
Women who seek freedom from cultural constraints
Every young woman wants to achieve success in her personal and professional life, but the path to success can be tricky and navigating it requires being proactive in several aspects of one’s life. Even though the path to success is always accompanied by many challenges, including the cultural constraints that are defined by society’s rules, …
After formation of media regulatory bodies, lights for press freedom dim
The parliament’s issuance of two laws to regulate the media raises doubts of its efficiency
Conference at Press Syndicate voices rejection of websites blocking
Over 20 news websites were blocked last week with no official explanation
Press Syndicate Council members reject website block
Council members to hold meeting with affected journalists on Wednesday
Daily News Egypt and Al Borsa denounce continuation of arbitrary measures against them and blocking of their websites
We call on the Supreme Council of Media and the Journalists Syndicate to take on their responsibilities
Between choice and inevitability
The law of nature is inevitability, and the law of life is choice. Humans live between the ability to choose and the inevitability of life. You might wonder “how?” and the answer is that the law of nature does not recognise exceptions. Despite the renewing nature of life, it is stable and unchangeable. The change …
Stability will be achieved when freedom and justice prosper: FDJ
Amr Badr criticises syndicate leadership’s stance on imprisoned journalists
Experts review media conditions in ECPPS conference
Calls for less state control of media institutions arise
Freedom of expression in Egypt in 2016: an overview
AFTE highlights freedom challenges, experts provide their evaluation
Young directors vie for Max Ophüls Prize with films on freedom, migration and women
Hot-button topics like migrations and women’s issues are on the lineup at the Max Ophüls Prize Film Festival in Germany. It was opened with an absurd Austrian tour de force that overcomes time itself.”Night of 1,000 hours” is the enigmatic title of the third long film by Austrian director Virgil Widrich which opened the 38th …
Egypt respects promoters of extremism and fights terrorists: Fatima Naoot
The state should kick-start a paradigm shift by utilising religious rhetoric and media outlets to change our collective prejudices towards women in this society, says Naoot
Over 300 signatures in solidarity statement with syndicates, workers
NGOs, political parties, and public figures decried oppression on press, doctors syndicates and PTA workers
NGO draft law draws more criticism
‘Monitoring finances differs from interfering in NGO activities,’ says former social solidarity minister
In Video: Protest against the prison sentence handed to the syndicate leaders
In Video: Press freedom is in danger: Amr Badr
Violations against freedoms reach highest levels under Al-Sisi rule: AFTE
Hostility between authorities, press has reached unprecedented levels so far in 2016, says report
Release of Mahienour El-Massry and Youssef Shaaban delayed
The two activists have finished their prison term, and their families condemn their continued detention
Alaa al-Aswany: ‘I write to defend freedom, to defend democracy’
Best-selling novelist Alaa al-Aswany one of the main protagonists in the 2011 Egyptian uprising, and remains a high-profile government critic. He spoke with DW about his work and his struggle against dictatorship.
Prosecution orders four days detention against prominent researcher
Thabet is charged with attempting to overthrow the regime, belonging to the Brotherhood
NCHR files draft law demanding more freedom, facilitation in its work
State authorities should fully cooperate with the council and provide any information pertaining to human rights issues, says NCHR vice presidents
In Video: Freedom.. April dream
Video by Ahmed Hendawy and Mahmoud Nasr Translated by Toqa Ezz Produced by Mostafa Eissa
Three Girls: Novel sheds lights on misconception of freedom in society
The main issue Khamis tackles in her novel is the role of family and how parents’ methods of raising their children can influence their thoughts, beliefs, character, and how they present themselves to society
Prosecution renews detention of journalist Ismail Alexandrani’s for fourth time
Alexandrani’s next hearing will be on 27 January
CPJ calls for release of Yanair Gate journalist detained by Egyptian National Security
Dozens of journalists have been subject to violations ahead of anniversary of 25 January
Germans and their love of freedom
Freedom of art matters a lot to most Germans – so much so that it is protected by law. But even in Germany’s democracy and with its liberal outlook, there are certain legal and moral limitations to artistic expression.
Irrigation minister drops charges against renowned professor
El-Moghazy had levelled libel and defamation charges against Nour El-Din on 8 November; AFTE researcher describes allegations as lacking “legal ground”
Germany’s friendly against Netherlands a ‘symbol of freedom’
Germany are set to face the Netherlands in what is one of the hottest rivalries in international football. Following the terror attacks in Paris though, the heat is bound to be turned way down on this one. Both national team head coach Joachim Löw and manager Oliver Bierhoff used their pre-match press conference near Hanover …
Hossam Bahgat: Once a defender, now a defendant
Award winning human rights activist behind bars for “reporting”
