2 policemen detained pending investigations on rape charges
The incident allegedly took place in Shubra Al-Kheima over a week ago
‘As if I brought it on myself’
Egyptian women share stories of gender discrimination, harassment, and abuse on BuSSy's…
Nazra condemns targeting, detention of women’s rights activists
Group says arrests due to women’s legitimate activities in the defense of…
Running for sexism
Running has long been used to promote causes; fighting cancer, eradicating poverty,…
Ban calls for progress as UN commission on women opens
The commission, which brings together officials from the UN's 193 member states…
Equality for women and girls is progress for all: Lydia’s story
By Sabine Pallas Each year on 8 March, the International Land Coalition…
Saudi women activists demand end to ‘absolute’ male control
Saudi Arabia imposes a strict interpretation of Islamic law, forbidding women to…
On women in Egypt: Equality doesn’t mean justice
In late 2013, Thomson Reuters conducted a poll ranking Egypt the worst…
