Latest in Tag: sexual assault Highlight
Latest in Tag: sexual assault
Cairo University student sexually assaulted on campus: I Saw Harassment
According to advocacy group young women attacked by mob of fellow students
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.
Verdict in Zeina’s trial postponed to 26 January
The victim’s lawyer demands a retrial and that one defendant be examined by the forensic office
Victim of harassment killed in Tanta
Shoft Taharosh group continues monitoring sexual harassment during Eid
UN Women expresses concern about violence against women in Egypt
The statement stresses the importance of the inclusion of women in the political life in Egypt to achieve an âinclusive democracyâ
Women under attack
Horrific as these injuries are, physical wounds do usually heal with time, while the psychological effects often last much longer and can be equally if not more severe than the visible wounds.
Group: At least 17 new cases of sexual assault reported on Monday
Operation Anti Sexual Harassment holds presidency and government responsible for sexual attacks; UNâs Ban Ki Moon voices concern over sexual violence committed at protests
Dozens of sexual assaults reported in Tahrir
Unprecedented number of sexual assault cases reported amid 30 Juneâs mass protests
Eighth anniversary of âBlack Wednesdayâ
African Commission on Human and Peoplesâ Rights blames the Egyptian government for assaults
Cowardice reigns supreme
Adel Heineâs weekly column
Exclusion and systematic violence against women a state policy: rights group
Fouada Watch releases sixth report about state performance regarding women’s issues
AUC roundtable discusses Egyptian women
University professor blames issues of women’s status equally on Islamists and mainstream opposition
How un-Islamic it is to blame the victim
No-one should trivialise such crimes against Egyptian women, as doing so is wrong, unethical, and immoral
Therapy required for Shura Council
Shura Council Human Rights Committee blames women for being victims of sexual assault
Coalition condemns violence against women
A coalition of organisations, parties and initiatives releases joint statement against sexual assault and rape
Anti-sexual harassment meeting attacked
Assailants break into meeting point and harass female members of the anti-sexual harassment movement
Fighting for inclusion
A few weeks ago I was invited to a UNDP-sponsored forum on “women’s participation in post-revolutionary parliamentary elections.” Policy makers, legislators and opinion leaders from Egypt, Libya and Tunisia had gathered to share their experiences in legislative elections held following the mass uprisings in their countries and discuss ways of ensuring increased participation of women …
Harasser jailed, small victory for women in Egypt
Man imprisoned for assaulting woman in Maadi
Pride and Prejudice
Certain things are deemed unforgivable here and hot-headed, self proclaimed defenders of national or religious pride can rally others to their cause with surprising speed, considering the normal, more sedate pace of the society. Before you know it, prejudices kick in and angry chants ring out, blame, based on rumours and suppositions, is placed and a little flag burning goes a long way.
Kahk and groping: happy holidays
In a bitter, ironic contrast to the purity of thought and deed that are an integral part of Ramadan, scores of young Egyptian men took to the streets to chase, grope and violate women wherever they could find them.
Women of Egypt
They make up over half the population of Egypt. Their opinions are as diverse as their locations. They go to school. They work, either in a job or by taking care of their families. They are fierce in their beliefs. They differ in background and in levels of education. They proudly share one thing â they are the women of Egypt.
A Dark Tale
They dance and surge, emotions borne high for all to see, passionate and invigorated by those that surround them. Their power is most obvious when it is dark, their faces lit up by fireworks or fires