Tag: United Nations

Shura Council committee discusses second version NGO draft law

The law has been the subject of criticism from UN experts as…

Hend Kortam Hend Kortam

Iran, N. Korea, Syria block arms trade treaty

The Amnesty International rights group called the blocking move "deeply cynical"

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Controversy over the formation of the NCW

Al-Gabha Al-Salafiya calls for putting the NCW under the Shura Council's auspices,…

Rana Muhammad Taha Rana Muhammad Taha

NCW reflects on the UN declaration on violence against Women

Tellawi: The declaration is facing an instigated distortion campaign

Rana Muhammad Taha Rana Muhammad Taha

Reactions to the UN agreement on women

Women’s rights advocates and liberal groups praise the agreement, while religious conservatives…

Luiz Sanchez Luiz Sanchez

UN Declaration on women passes

Despite several reservations from countries such as Iran and Egypt, the declaration…

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UNDP report: Arab world continues to struggle with employment and social equality

The report singled out Egypt as having the highest rate of youth…

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NCW responds to Muslim Brotherhood statement

National Council for Women denies the UN declaration on violence against women…

Rana Muhammad Taha Rana Muhammad Taha

Sudanese representatives in Cairo for meetings on Darfur

Morsi expresses support for Darfur reconstruction and strengthening of bilateral relations with…

Joel Gulhane Joel Gulhane

Egyptian delegation denies withdrawal from UN session

National Council for Women members deny they withdrew from the UN's Commission…

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