Latest in Tag: sexual assault Highlight
Latest in Tag: sexual assault

Egypt tightens measures at orphanages after sexual assault case: El-Kabbaj
Orphanage cook has been arrested over allegations he sexually assaulted two girls aged 11 and 14

Journalism community comes under spotlight as sexual assault allegations emerge
Several female journalists, from Egypt and elsewhere in Middle East, have come forward with sexual misconduct allegations

Womenâs rights activists say silence of sexual assault victims remains main challenge
Why sexually assaulted women take so long to speak out?

Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein faces new sexual assault charges
Former film producer charged in California over incident in May 2010

Trump orders FBI probe into Kavanaugh sexual assault allegations
Two other women also accused him of sexual assault in 1980s

2 police officers receive prison sentences over sexual assault charges
The defendants were previously released in February 2016 on EGP 3,000 bail each

Pop star Saad Lamjarred accused of rape yet again
Moroccan singer Saad Lamjarred, 31, is under the spotlight once again after facing accusations of sexual assault in France. A 20-year-old French women accused Lamjarred of raping her in his room at the Marriott Champs ElysĂ©es, according to the Moroccan Times. The pop star was supposed to hold a concert in France on 29 October. …

Saudi national released after sexually assaulting a minor
The prosecution issued the release order after investigations proved the Saudi defendant guilty

Top Israeli official resigns following accusations of sexual assault
Israel’s deputy prime minister, Silvan Shalom, has stepped down and says he’s quitting politics for good. His decision comes as several women accused him of sexual molestation. Shalom said on Sunday he was stepping down from his dual position as Israel’s Interior Minister and Deputy Prime Minister after several women went public with accusations that …
Sexual harassment concerns emerge ahead of Eid, police claims ready to face it
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Accurate arrests, based on information, will achieve positive results in preventing sexual harassment, says vice squad police officer
‘I Saw Harassment’ encourages women to enjoy Eid celebrations outdoors
Rights group says it will confront sexual harassment and help women feel secure

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

1,964 cases of sexual harassment in Al-Sisi’s first year
‘State stopped denying sexual harassment,’ says report
Policeman faces life sentence for sexual assault of handicapped prisoner
Security tapes showed conscript attacked young girl inside police station
Cairo anti-sexual harassment initiative traces group assault case during Sham El-Nessim
âGuys place bets on whoever harasses women most,â says founder of âI Saw Harassmentâ

Open mic night calls out on sexual harassment
Tackling the reasons and solutions to prevent the spreading phenomenon
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
2 policemen detained pending investigations on rape charges
The incident allegedly took place in Shubra Al-Kheima over a week ago

Al-Beltagy and Hegazy on trial for torture and sexual assault
The Islamist leaders already sentenced to 20 years of prison on terrorism charges
Police officer detained for sexually assaulting handicapped girl
Forensic report did not find evidence of the incident
South Cairo Court hands down 7 life verdicts for sexual assailants
Five cases were presented to South Cairo Criminal Court; seven out of nine assailants received life time prison sentences

Egyptian prisons ‘like hotels’: Interior ministry official
Rights groups have announced documented cases of torture, violence and sexual assault; ministry denies any form of violent practices on prisoners

Trial begins for Tahrir sexual assaults
Accused may face life in prison if convicted

2 sentenced to 1 year imprisonment for verbal harassment
The sexual harassment law also includes verbal harassment, sexual gestures, and harassment through phones or other means of communication in its definition.

Excuse us for being sceptical
The Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict was held last week in London, the largest gathering to ever happen on the subject. Co-chaired by the UK foreign secretary William Hague and UNHCR Special Envoy Angelina Jolie, the summit gathered delegations from 129 countries, including 79 ministers. This gathering aimed at bringing the international …

Public sexual assault: Why donât people intervene?
Some bystanders join the attackers instead of intervening, human rights advocates say

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

Boko Haram girls âsaleâ could be crime against humanity: UN
Anger and frustration have escalated in Nigeria at the governmentâs failure to find the girls.

Anti-harassment groups condemn sexual assault at Cairo University, administrationâs response
Several anti-harassment groups call on government to âadopt a comprehensive strategy to combatâ sexual assault