A diverse scope of refugees
By Ahmed Awadalla Looking at the situation in Syria, where millions were…
Reactions to the UN agreement on women
Women’s rights advocates and liberal groups praise the agreement, while religious conservatives…
UN Declaration on women passes
Despite several reservations from countries such as Iran and Egypt, the declaration…
UNDP report: Arab world continues to struggle with employment and social equality
The report singled out Egypt as having the highest rate of youth…
Local militias reportedly committing massacres in Syria: UN
The groups were frequently described as Shabbiha militias and were reportedly being…
Syria rebels stage surprise assault in Homs
The new battle for Baba Amr began as jihadist fighters in the…
UN peacekeepers seized by Syria rebels ‘head for freedom’
It was the first abduction of its kind since the conflict erupted…
One million flee Syria war: UN
The UNHCR said the one million figure comprised both registered refugees and…
New Constitution ‘underlines rights of women’
Pakinam Al-Sharkawi spoke on the status of women in Egypt at the…