Tag: women

Hiding in plain sight: Marital rape still not criminalised in Egypt

Many Egyptian women suffer marital rape yet are given no recourse to…

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82% of women from wealthy families to inherit substantial fortunes over next decade

Despite the economic effects of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the world…

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International Cooperation Ministry executes 34 projects worth $3.3bn for gender equality

The Ministry of International Cooperation has revealed that it is currently executing…

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Egypt’s 2021 parliament witnesses political diversity, higher women’s representation

Free Egyptians Party fails to have any seats in recent elections, although…

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NCW, Plan International present recommendations to ensure protection of women from violence amid COVID-19

NCW, Plan International Egypt organize regional conference on violence against women and…

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Egypt commemorates Farkhonda Hassan as symbol of women’s activism

Renowned geologist made contributions to Egyptian community and role of women in…

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Advocacy organisation illuminates Egypt’s legal framework for women’s protection against violence

Egypt’s National Council for Women launched 16-day campaign to combat violence against…

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NCW  launches new paper on legislation for protecting women from violence

NCW paper aims to shed light on the legislative framework for the…

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World celebrates International Day for Elimination of Violence against Women

Thus women rights activists and organisations are calling for action to be…

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Despite COVID-19, governments uphold support for women’s health and rights

A year ago, at the landmark Nairobi Summit on ICPD25, the world came…

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