Tag: women

Saudi clerics protest king’s move to empower women

Abdullah's decrees marked a breakthrough in the conservative kingdom that imposes stringent…

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Symbolic protest outside Shura Council

The National Front for Egypt’s Women holds protest outside Shura Council objecting…

Hend Kortam Hend Kortam

Female under-representation in parliamentary elections criticised

As the draft electoral law is being discussed by the Shura Council,…

Hend Kortam Hend Kortam

Fighting for inclusion

A few weeks ago I was invited to a UNDP-sponsored forum on…

Shahira Amin Shahira Amin

UAE prosecutors interrogating ‘women’s branch’ of plot to overthrow government

Women are being investigated by UAE prosecutors in connection with a plot…

Joel Gulhane Joel Gulhane

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It’s the harasser who’s responsible for harassment in Islamic Law

By Musa Furber "Oppressing women and justifying it using Shari’a is more…

Fady Salah Fady Salah

On turning 30

So I am turning the big “three-oh” in a couple of days.…

Fady Salah Fady Salah

Women cut their hair in protest of new constitution

Small group of women claim constitution represses their rights

Liliana Mihaila Liliana Mihaila

A business deal called marriage

When poverty and lack of awareness turns marriage to a business deal;…

Fady Salah Fady Salah