Latest in Tag: women Highlight
Latest in Tag: women
Meeting Egyptâs impressive women
By Caroline Alcock, British Consul General in Alexandria International Womenâs Day on 8 March is a good opportunity to reflect on the inspirational women I have met during my 18 months in Alexandria, and the important role they play in this in this wonderful city. I have been privileged throughout my time in Alexandria to …
Meem: An animation in the face of taboos
Meem, an average girl of no particular age or political and religious views, started speaking the minds of local women.
Reflections of a female Bedouin candidate on upcoming elections
Daily News Egypt interviewed Naâsa Ibrahim, a female Bedouin activist from South Sinai who will run individually for the seat in the Ras Sidr and Al-Tor electoral district.
Violence against women and children costs Egypt $147bn yearly
By BjĂžrn Lomborg Violence holds a huge cost for our world. Globally, the cost runs to more than 11% of the worldâs GDP. But this is not mostly about the highly visible violence that dominates TV and news. Civil wars and conflicts rumble far too long in far too many places like Syria and the …
Verdict against FGM not enough: HRW
Sentences will deter families and doctors, says women’s rights activist
AFC official âhappyâ to bar women spectators from stadia
By James M. Dorsey The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has dropped any pretention of standing up for universal standards for equality in sports by endorsing bans on women attending football matches in stadia. In doing so, the AFC has confirmed policies adopted by the Asian group, as well as world football body FIFA, that effectively …
Violence against women still prevalent in Egypt: Amnesty International
Press briefing emphasises domestic, public, and state violence against women
UN Population Fund, Egyptian government to ‘re-energise reproductive health, youth policies’
15-year strategic plan set in place
2014 witnessed active climate for women
State response, measures and women rights supported by Al-Sisi
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
Saudi women referred to terrorism court for driving is âreturn to Middle Agesâ: ANHRI
Defendants were arrested for defying Saudi Arabia’s ban on women driving
Government institution to pay fees for female candidates in parliamentary election
At least 70 seats for women, Al-Sisi to appoint 14 women, 48 will run individually, says Mervat Al-Tallawy
Yazidi women victims of torture, sexual slavery in ISIS captivity: Amnesty International
Rape and sexual violence among reported ISIS crimes in Iraq
Egypt hosts 30th Womenâs World Open Squash Championship
The championship will host great challenges with the participation of English player Laura Massaro and Malaysian Nicol David, the first to win the title internationally for the 8th time since her participation.
Population council, USAID help over 1,400 women start their businesses
Over 660 women have found employment opportunities
Dar Al-Ifta details ISISâ violations against women
A report by an observatory in Dar Al-Ifta says ISIS is âunusualâ when it comes to the role of women in takfiri terrorist organisations
Empower women to end world hunger
By Dr Cesar Chelala A new report from the Bread for the World Institute entitled âWhen Women FlourishâŠWe Can End Hungerâ states that women and girls are disproportionately affected by hunger and poverty because of discrimination practices against them. The report calls on the US government to prioritise gender analysis in all US global health and development programmes to …
Sexual harassment still pervasive in Egypt, despite new law
25 November is international day for the elimination of violence against women
Health ministry launches medical protocol for victims of gender-based violence
One in three women around the world has reported an experience of violence, 38% of all murder crimes against women were by their partners
A woman fights against oppression in India
By Dr Cesar Chelala One can fight oppression with violence or with education. Hema Konsotia, a 34-year-old Indian woman, has chosen the latter. She is helping to change a situation affecting an estimated 165 million Indian Dalits. Also known as the âuntouchablesâ, Dalits are a mixed population of numerous caste groups found all over South Asia. …
Volleyball federation sanctions Iran in new assertiveness on womenâs sporting rights
By James M. Dorsey The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) has warned Iran that it would be stripped of its right to host the 2015 Under-19 menâs world volleyball championship if it bans women from attending matches. The warning signals a new assertiveness driven by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to make adherence to human, gender, …
5 agreements signed between Egypt and Ethiopia
Targeted trade volume between both countries is over $5bn
Egypt to host 2014 Women’s World Championship
Offering a $150,000 prize-fund, the 2014 championship will be hosted by the Wadi Degla club in December, following three days’ of qualifying
The public health impact of domestic violence
By Dr Cesar Chelala Physical or sexual violence is a serious public health problem that affects more than one-third of all women globally, as was established in a report by the World Health Organization (WHO) in partnership with the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine and the South African Medical Research Council. The findings of the report …
Rolling with Cairo’s first roller derby team
Interview with Angie Marie, co-founder of CaiRollers
1 hour to empower women working online
Entrepreneur launches campaign to record online tutorials in Arabic, which will be offered for free
Cosmetic surgery: Between medical ethics and âposthumanismâ
Surgeons are part of system promoting âa culture that pathologises the body”, experts say
Women on wheels, breaking taboo
All-female scooter clubs set to challenge social norms and encourage independence
Egyptian feminists raise awareness of women’s cultural and political role
Feminist groups like the National Council for Women (NCW) are trying to reach their goal by initiating projects to empower women in society and support women in politics.
Anti-sexual harassment initiative intervenes in 35 incidents during Eid
Volunteers intervened to prevent sexual harassment and provide awareness on the risks of sexual crime