Volleyball federation sanctions Iran in new assertiveness on women’s sporting rights
By James M. Dorsey The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) has warned Iran…
5 agreements signed between Egypt and Ethiopia
Targeted trade volume between both countries is over $5bn
Egypt to host 2014 Women’s World Championship
Offering a $150,000 prize-fund, the 2014 championship will be hosted by the…
The public health impact of domestic violence
By Dr Cesar Chelala Physical or sexual violence is a serious public…
1 hour to empower women working online
Entrepreneur launches campaign to record online tutorials in Arabic, which will be…
Cosmetic surgery: Between medical ethics and ‘posthumanism’
Surgeons are part of system promoting “a culture that pathologises the body",…
Women on wheels, breaking taboo
All-female scooter clubs set to challenge social norms and encourage independence
Egyptian feminists raise awareness of women’s cultural and political role
Feminist groups like the National Council for Women (NCW) are trying to…
Anti-sexual harassment initiative intervenes in 35 incidents during Eid
Volunteers intervened to prevent sexual harassment and provide awareness on the risks…
