Celebrating International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
95% of women between 18-28 suffered from verbal, physical harassment in the…
A rural community calls for an end to FGM
By Ignacio Artaza I recently visited the village of Beir Anbar in…
Health ministry launches medical protocol for victims of gender-based violence
One in three women around the world has reported an experience of…
Another way of ending FGM
By Dr César Chelala Female circumcision, also called female genital mutilation (FGM)…
Anti-FGM activists compromise in the face of cultural obstacles
72% of FGM procedures in Egypt are conducted by medical professionals, despite…
Egypt doctor faces trial over fatal female genital mutilation
The doctor in the Nile Delta city of Mansoura performed the dangerous…
International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation
FGM prevalence in Egypt declining, reported to be 74% in 2008
FGM is not a religious duty says Dar Al-Ifta representative
Representatives from the health ministry and religious and child rights representatives attend
Children’s rights coalition denounces state stance on FGM
The Egyptian Coalition for Children’s Rights described the practice as a crime…
Egypt prosecutors release doctor accused over FGM death
Soheir Mohamed Al- Batea, aged 13, died on Thursday following a severe…