Hiding in plain sight: Marital rape still not criminalised in Egypt
Many Egyptian women suffer marital rape yet are given no recourse to…
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…
International Cooperation Ministry executes 34 projects worth $3.3bn for gender equality
The Ministry of International Cooperation has revealed that it is currently executing…
Egypt’s 2021 parliament witnesses political diversity, higher women’s representation
Free Egyptians Party fails to have any seats in recent elections, although…
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…
Egypt commemorates Farkhonda Hassan as symbol of women’s activism
Renowned geologist made contributions to Egyptian community and role of women in…
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…
NCW launches new paper on legislation for protecting women from violence
NCW paper aims to shed light on the legislative framework for the…
World celebrates International Day for Elimination of Violence against Women
Thus women rights activists and organisations are calling for action to be…
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…