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The article focuses on the Muslim Brotherhood's belief that Women's rights would result in the destruction of Egyptian Society. The brotherhood disagreed with the statements made in the UN Declaration regarding women's rights. Such concerns included the potential access women would have to travel, work, money, and contraception without the approval of their husbands. The U.N. Commission of the Status of Women seeks to improve the lives of women. The conflict that exist between women's rights/freedoms are restricted by the religious beliefs of the Muslim Brotherhood. 

After many years of trying to give women rights, a decision can not be made without bringing important issues like religion and culture to the table. The Muslim Brotherhood is on the opposing side when coming to a decision on giving rights to women.

After many years of trying to give women rights, a decision can not be made without bringing important issues like religion and culture to the table. The Muslim Brotherhood is on the opposing side when coming to a decision on giving rights to women.

This article is about International Women's Day, which is celebrated on March 8th every year to recognize women's achievements worldwide. The article describes how it began, why we have international women's day, a history of the women's rights struggle in Egypt, and how this day is an opportunity for change.

This link is to the video made by Wajeha Al-Huwaider, a women's rights activist. In the video she states that it is women's rights day. She then discusses the issues with women's rights and where they arise from, all while driving a car which is illegal for women to do in Saudi Arabia.

This link is to a Twitter account. The account focuses on women's rights in general throughout the Arab nations. It posts new information and discusses current events in women's rights.

The Turkish President was subject to international criticism after his remarks at a gathering in Istanbul aimed at discussing women's rights and freedoms, in which he said that gender equality is "against nature". In his speech, Ergodan stated that Islam has defined a role for women in society, and that that role is motherhood. He also offered a strong admonishment to Turkish feminists, whom he says have rejected motherhood. Women's and human's rights activists have consistently criticized Ergodan and the AKP party since they came into power in 2003, claiming that Turkey has increasingly become authoritarian and politically conservative.

This article discusses issues with the women's inequality in Saudi Arabia. One issue it discusses that I did not take into consideration yet is the domestic abuse women face by their fathers and husbands. This article takes a slightly deeper look into the way the laws against women's rights affect them.

Women after the Arab Spring are still awaiting their rights. This article presents what has happened with women's rights in various countries including Egypt, Yemen, Tunisia, Libya, and Syria.

Women after the Arab Spring are still awaiting their rights. This article presents what has happened with women's rights in various countries including Egypt, Yemen, Tunisia, Libya, and Syria.

Women in Egypt continue to fight for their rights. They continue to be abused even with laws that aim to protect them. 

Saudi Arabia's University of Qassim held a major conference for women's rights, the largest seen in the Arab world. However, there were no women in attendance or speaking. Although the conference could show a positive outlook for the change in women's rights in Saudi Arabia, the absence of women shows that their views of gender segregation still hold strong.

This article talks about the details of the women's rights movement since 1952. After the revolution in 2011, women's rights has yet to become a topic of importance. 

Women are Egypt have been treated different than men since anyone can remember. The women are taking action and protesting that the constitution be revised to change rights. Seats in parliament is one of the goals they hope to achieve. Equality between sexes is their main goal.

This article discusses women's health rights and their misconceptions. According to this article it is a misconception that women have to obtain permission from their legal guardian to receive medical treatment. Women have the right to health care but are unaware of this right. Many doctors are also unaware of this right or fear the possible repercussions from the guardian if they perform a procedure without consent.

The article from June of 2013 addresses the issues women face in Egypt and the causes of those issues. The article reflects on the need for women to identify the roots of their injustices and seek opportunities to prevent further restrictions on their rights. The article concludes by recognizing the means that will work best for encouraging women to pursue their rights, such as sing audiovisual media campaigning as well as well as developing "their sense of empowerment to make choices."

This article mentions setbacks in the progress to women rights. These include setbacks by the government and societal norms within the culture.

Re-examining a revolution that is needed in order to create a better environment for women. The Muslim Brotherhood coming into power damaged women's rights.

Equality does not mean justice for women in Egypt, according to some.

A survey ranked Egypt 22nd, dead last, among all Arab states for women's rights. Categories vary from women in politics, women's rights, and domestic violence with women.

Women's rights in Egypt has made little to no progress since the passing of an anti-demonstration law in 2013. The movement has been forced to become stealthier.

This article talks about how women's economic and social empower remains low in 2016. According to the Egyptian Centre for Women's Rights, gender equality status remains low in terms of economic and social empowerment and violence against women. Though some progress has happened with equality, about a 14% increase in female representatives in the parliamentary elections.

Dozen of diplomats, civil servants, and women's right advocates from Egypt and Japan were at Cairo together discussing potential partnership concerning the economic and political empowerment of women. This will be considered the first partnership between Egypt and Japan concerning women's issues.

The head of Egypt's council made a remark stating that the female activists that were in prions deserved to be there. The comment was shocking to many because Tallaway was a defender of women's rights.

This site stats that women's rights have improved over the years. A new law made in 2010 gave women 12% of he seats in Parliament.

Information on women rights in Egypt are presented. Women political, voting, educational and health rights are included.

This piece talks about women in politics, voting, and it public positions. It also gives facts dealing with women's health and education.

This article provides laws that protect women as well as those whom only protect men. It shows the sexism between the laws for different genders.

Describes how the laws in Egypt are an enemy to Women's Rights. Egypt is ranked as the worst of 22 Arab states with regards to women's rights.

This article gives a brief description of laws and rules set in Egypt for women.