Egyptian women get on wheels to break taboo
During a one-day event, women of different ages rode their motorcycles and scooters for some 30 km on the Cairo-Suez highway to deliver a message that women can ride motorbikes just like men.
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Historical female attempts to break presidential elections taboo
Egyptian women were able to break political taboos throughout history to become empowered politically. They became members of parliaments, ministers (there are currently six female ministers in the cabinet), governors, and many other senior positions in the state, while the year 2017 was announced by President Abdel Fatah Al-Sisi as the year of women. But …
Middle-East’s first ever tattoo expo held in Cairo
Tattoo artists in Egypt speak about their experience working in the country
Women on wheels, breaking taboo
All-female scooter clubs set to challenge social norms and encourage independence
Algeria TV boss convicted for sexual harassment
Said Lamarni, who was not present for the verdict, has denied any wrongdoing.
Criticising military leadership will always be a taboo
DNE speaks to Ragia Omran, lawyer and human rights activist with the No Military Trials for Civilians group.