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The diaries of women living alone
Iâm always looked at as a prostitute who escaped her parentâs control so she can do whatever she wants, says young woman
Women empowerment occurs when gender issues are placed within context of development: UN Women
This is the state we need to get to if we are to be serious about gender equality, says Miwa Kato
NCW files report to general prosecutor against MP Elhamy Agina
Agina’s statement on virginity tests spurred widespread controversy
MP criticised for demanding âvirginity testsâ from women entering universities
Agina has a long list of controversial comments, including encouraging women to undergo FGM
Aman initiative aims to start a national anti-harassment movement
With every news report, the number of incidents of sexual harassment in Egypt rapidly increases. Despite the continuous efforts of effective initiatives and official actions, the numbers have increased notably over the past decade, putting Egypt at the forefront of discrimination against women. Mosawah organisation for training and counselling recently announced the launch of its …
People call me a feminist writer because I’m obsessed with women’s problems, dreams, innovations: writer Rasha Samir
With her obsession of tackling women’s problems and expressing their struggles and life battles, Rasha Samir sheds light on the main challenges women have encountered in our society throughout history. Although she holds a master’s degree in dentistry, she has never withheld her endless passion for writing. Her most recent novels, such as Girls in …
Ban on overweight female TV hosts sparks controversy
The Egyptian Radio and Television Union reportedly suspended eight women over concerns about their weight and diet
Artist takes on breast cancer awareness for women with special needs
Illustrated paintings with sign language are used to raise awareness of breast cancer
Women’s Tennis Association ranking for single players in August, with three Americans in the top ten
Number of snooker tournaments for women to increase: IBSF president
Given Egypt’s uncertain political and economic situation, the tourism industry has been suffering greatly over the past few years. The government along with various entities and institutions are endeavouring to host events that would attract tourists and portray the country as a safe, entertaining haven. One of those events was the 2016 International Billiards and …
The future is in our hands: why Egypt needs gender equality
Unfortunately, it will come as no surprise to those of you reading this that women are treated as less equal than men in Egypt. Although this inequality is a global phenomenon, it is more prominent and widespread across the Arab world and in Egypt. The proof lies before our own eyes everyday: your grandmother who …
MP apologises for controversial comments on FMG issue
Al-Tahawy demanded that media outlets correct his previous comments to confirm his full respect for women
World Population Day: investing in women
The world’s population is growing at the expense of women’s health. With nearly one in five women already mothers by their 18th birthday, the UN has made women’s rights the focus of this year’s World Population
No sexual harassment complaints received during Eid: NCW
Some harassment cases occurred despite intensified security presence during Eid Al-Fitr
Women in science – more complex than men think
Of the 900 Nobel Prizes since 1901, only about 50 have gone to women. This has nothing to do with women’s abilities as scientists.
Breaking through: women pioneers in Egyptâs technology sector
The field of technology is often stereotyped as a specialisation dominated by men, but women, too, are leaving their mark on this industry. Daily News Egypt has complied some of the top success stories of women working in technology
âYou are more importantâ: a campaign to stop violations against women
We choose to target men in our campaign because most of the suffering women go through are the result of menâs actions, says the founder
Women: a benchmark of Saudi and Iranian reform
With Saudi Arabia announcing plans for a major restructuring of the kingdomâs economy and Iran gearing up to become a regional hegemony, womenâs sports are emerging as a benchmark of reform, and one that so far is less than promising. Saudi Arabiaâs recent outline of plans for large scale economic reform away from the kingdomâs …
Innovative education trumps traditional methods for womenâs health awareness
Although our main problem is lack of health education, our community does not actually realise that they lack adequate health education that could prevent common diseases and causes of death
Marginalising womenâs role in economy is a mistake: analysts
President of the American Chamber Anis Aclimandos said it would be a mistake for any country to marginalise 50% of its population, referring to women and their role in economic development
India needs to take action against systematic gender discrimination
The barbaric rape and setting fire to a 15-year-old girl in India is just the latest in a continuous series of rapes across the country. Repeated cases of gang rape in India are not isolated incidents, but rather a reflection of widespread gender discrimination in the country. It is difficult to equate Indiaâs rapid economic and technological development with such …
In Pictures: Taymour El-Sobky sentenced to 3 years for ‘insulting Upper Egypt’s women’
Taymour El-Sobky was sentenced by a misdemeanour court on Saturday to three years in prison and an EGP 200 fine on charges of âinsulting the women of Upper Egyptâ and spreading false news that disturbs public peace. After a video clip of the interview began circulating online two months after it had aired, people began …
Taymour El-Sobky sentenced to 3 years for ‘insulting Upper Egypt’s women’
El-Sobky’s lawyer said he will file an appeal against the verdict
Egyptian winners named in 4th Amcham Mena Council Women in Business Awards
The Egyptian winners of Amchamâs awards will now compete for the regional title
In Cartoon: It is Women’s Day
NGOs call for security forces to cease violence against women
Stories of violations against women flooded social media, particularly those concerning the âvirginity testsâ and unreleased investigation results
In Video: On International Women’s day, women protest for forced disappearance of their children
Video by Ahmed Hendawy Editing by Omar Korashi
International Womenâs Day: Egypt to outline detailed plan on gender equality based on 2030 strategy
As Egypt gears up for its 2030 development strategy, women empowerment should be in centre of discussion, says UN Women country director
6 million women celebrate 130 years of âBeauty for a Purposeâ with Avon
McConnell aimed to change the lives of the women he knew by creating a new trading system powered by cosmetics
Environmental degradation takes a heavy toll, particularly on women and childrenâs health
In 1975, at the Mexico City First World Conference on Women, Vandana Shiva, the Indian scholar and environmental activist, introduced the issue of womenâs relationship to the environment. At the time, concern was raised about the depletion of forestry resources and womenâs role in agriculture and a connection was made between environmental development and its …