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Latest in Tag: rape
NCW files complaint with Public Prosecutor over harassment, rape allegations circulated online
The accusations, which surfaced on the social networking site last week, have been made by multiple girls and young women against a young Egyptian man. They were posted on an account that was set up to highlight the issue, and outline the accusations being made against the young man.
NCW calls for investigating harassment and rape allegations discussed on social media
A group of girls created an Instagram account, collecting evidence against a young man that includes testimonies on numerous rape incidents committed by him
Prosecution orders detention of a girl killed her assailant after earlier release
North Cairo Court upheld prosecution’s appeal against her release
Female teen accused of stabbing her assailant released on bail
At the end of July, the prosecution renewed the detention of the 15-year-old Amira for 15 days pending investigations, over charges of âintentional killing and the possession of a knife.â
Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein surrenders on rape charges
Arrest came on same day actor Morgan Freeman issued statement apologising for alleged sexual misconduct
Court handed Nabil Al-Wahsh 3 years in prison over inciting rapeÂ
General Prosecutor referred lawyer to urgent trial last week
Germany redefines rape: A survey of international laws
Germany has finally reformed its outdated law on rape and other forms of sexual assault. “No” finally means “no.” What is legislation like in other countries?
Court releases 2 policemen charged with rape on bail
The two policemen allegedly raped a young woman inside a police car near Shubra
EIPR reviews strategy to combat violence against women
Among main objections to strategy is its vague definition of sexual violence, often linking it to moralistic perspectives
2 policemen tried on sexual assault charges
Policemen initially released on bail, but prosecution general referred them to criminal court
Policeman faces life sentence for sexual assault of handicapped prisoner
Security tapes showed conscript attacked young girl inside police station
Security forces âusing sexual violence to crush, torture and humiliateâ: FIDH
State-affiliated NCHR official confirms governmentâs âcampaign of wide scale repressionâ
Womenâs rights do not sell
In late 2013, the Thomson Reuters Foundation conducted its third annual poll on womenâs rights in Arab states. 336 specialists designed the poll to assess the extent to which states adhere to key provisions of the UN Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), which most Arab League states have signed, ratified or …
2 policemen face criminal court over sexual assault charges
Suspects accused of kidnapping and assaulting woman in police car
2 policemen accused of rape released on bail
Girl was allegedly raped inside a police car
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
2 policemen detained pending investigations on rape charges
The incident allegedly took place in Shubra Al-Kheima over a week ago
Sexual harassment still pervasive in Egypt, despite new law
25 November is international day for the elimination of violence against women
Close your eyes
By Wael Eskander A young black girl is raped and abused by two racist white men, who are then shot by the girlâs father during their trial. This is the premise of âA Time to Killâ, a book by John Grisham. In the courtroom drama the lawyer attempts to convince the jury to release the …
Russian tourist raped in Sharm El-Sheikh
Suspect, a minibus driver, in custody
Trial begins for Tahrir sexual assaults
Accused may face life in prison if convicted
Public sexual assault: Why donât people intervene?
Some bystanders join the attackers instead of intervening, human rights advocates say
Rape in Congo can be a death sentence to women
By Dr. CĂ©sar Chelala Rape as a weapon of war continues to take a heavy toll on womenâs lives in todayâs 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 …
2 health workers penalised for failing to treat sexual assault victim
Ministry of Health announces it will deduct wages of two employees at Mounira Hospital
Government committee puts forth plan to combat sexual harassment
United Nations commends Egyptâs new legal measures against sexual harassment
Victims of Tahrir Square sexual assault faced âindecent assaultâ: Forensics Authority
Al-Sisi apologises to sexual assault victim and vows the state will not allow the crime to happen again
19-year-old jumps three stories to escape rape
Woman escaped, but has been hospitalised for injuries
A world free of wartime rape is within our reach
By Zainab Hawa Bangura Conflict-related sexual violence is a war crime mired in myths and shrouded in secrecy and stigma. Perhaps the greatest misperception is that it is an atrocity of a bygone era, and that in todayâs age of high tech warfare, rape is no longer used as a weapon of mass destruction. Nothing …
Death sentence for child molester and murderer in Zagazig
The defendant molested, robbed and killed his seven-year-old neighbour
Concept Paper: Different practices of sexual violence against women
This paper includes the definitions of the following practices: Pregnancy Tests, Vaginal and Anal Tests , Virginity Tests,Rape , Sexual Assault , Sexual Harassment.