Health ministry launches medical protocol for victims of gender-based violence
One in three women around the world has reported an experience of…
A woman fights against oppression in India
By Dr Cesar Chelala One can fight oppression with violence or with…
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