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Egypt's women struggle to chart their own paths | The Citizen - 0 views

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This article shows what women in Egypt go through to try to provide for themselves. In one story, Sisa Abu Daooh dressed like a man for 30 years to work as a shoe-shiner. It also describes what is holding back women back for providing for themselves.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article shows what women in Egypt go through to try to provide for themselves. In one story, Sisa Abu Daooh dressed like a man for 30 years to work as a shoe-shiner. It also describes what is holding back women back for providing for themselves. </div>

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Women's rights do not sell - 1 views

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This article explains some of problems that women face in Egypt and why no one talks about it. The author describes that "Women's rights do not sell", and that sexuality does. Because of this, we have TV shows and other forms of media dedicated to sexuality.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article explains some of problems that women face in Egypt and why no one talks about it. The author describes that "Women's rights do not sell", and that sexuality does. Because of this, we have TV shows and other forms of media dedicated to sexuality. </div>

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Egyptian women's rights groups denounce exclusion from State Council | Al Bawaba - 0 views

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This article describes the discrimination by judicial bodies on women. Eleven organizations issued a joint statement condemning the continued exclusion of women from judicial positions at the council. Jobs at the council have been labelled "for men only".

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article describes the discrimination by judicial bodies on women. Eleven organizations issued a joint statement condemning the continued exclusion of women from judicial positions at the council. Jobs at the council have been labelled "for men only".</div>

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How the West Undermined Women's Rights in the Arab World - 1 views

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This article is based on some of the research that Nicola Pratt conducted over the past two years on women's activism in Egypt, Lebanon, and Jordan, from independence until the Arab uprisings. Nicola collected over one hundred personal narratives from middle class women activists of different generations. The article includes the rise of radical movements after 1967, the counter-revolution (post-1967), and re-popularizing and de-popularizing women's rights after 2011.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article is based on some of the research that Nicola Pratt conducted over the past two years on women's activism in Egypt, Lebanon, and Jordan, from independence until the Arab uprisings. Nicola collected over one hundred personal narratives from middle class women activists of different generations. The article includes the rise of radical movements after 1967, the counter-revolution (post-1967), and re-popularizing and de-popularizing women's rights after 2011.</div>

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Egyptian figures reveal 92% married women suffered female genital mutilation ... - 0 views

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This article describes how 92% of married women in Egypt have suffered female genital mutilation. Earlier this year, an Egyptian doctor Raslan Fadl was convicted of manslaughter and performing female genital mutilation that led to the death of a 13-year-old Sohair el-Batea. He was only sentenced 2 years in prison.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article describes how 92% of married women in Egypt have suffered female genital mutilation. Earlier this year, an Egyptian doctor Raslan Fadl was convicted of manslaughter and performing female genital mutilation that led to the death of a 13-year-old Sohair el-Batea. He was only sentenced 2 years in prison. </div>

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Making Egypt's Streets Safe for Women - The New York Times - 0 views

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This article in 2015, describes what women face everyday on Egypt streets. Eman Helal often wears a gas mask and helmet when she photographs protests. She knowns that this protective gear provides her an extra level of security from men in public. It has been said that physical attacks on women by groups of men have increased in Egypt since the start of the Arab Spring.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article in 2015, describes what women face everyday on Egypt streets. Eman Helal often wears a gas mask and helmet when she photographs protests. She knowns that this protective gear provides her an extra level of security from men in public. It has been said that physical attacks on women by groups of men have increased in Egypt since the start of the Arab Spring. </div>

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Egypt, Japan collaborate together to improve gender inequality issues - Daily News Egypt - 0 views

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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.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">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. </div>

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Can Egyptian women start a revolution against sexual violence? | PBS NewsHour - 0 views

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This article/video is from pbs.org, talking about the revolution that happened 5 years ago at Tahrir Square. Women were apart of the revolution, by participating and leading protests. They were able to safely join men to protest, but changed later on. Female protestors were being sexually assaulted. Because of these assaults, laws are now being implemented in Egypt.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article/video is from pbs.org, talking about the revolution that happened 5 years ago at Tahrir Square. Women were apart of the revolution, by participating and leading protests. They were able to safely join men to protest, but changed later on. Female protestors were being sexually assaulted. Because of these assaults, laws are now being implemented in Egypt.</div>

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Five ways tech is crowdsourcing women's empowerment | Global Development Professionals ... - 0 views

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Article describes how tech is crowdsourcing women's empowerment. What tech is doing for these women is allowing them to enter their own data than relying on institutional datasets. Examples are them crowdsourcing data on street harassment, reporting sexual harassment and violence, and finding respectful gynecologists.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Article describes how tech is crowdsourcing women's empowerment. What tech is doing for these women is allowing them to enter their own data than relying on institutional datasets. Examples are them crowdsourcing data on street harassment, reporting sexual harassment and violence, and finding respectful gynecologists. </div>

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Men for Women's Rights: Young SRHR leaders Show the Way | wnn interviews global - 0 views

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Article is about Desmond Nji Antanga of Cameroon Bamenda spreading the awareness of HIV. The article also discusses Ahmed Taha Aboushady, who is from Egypt. Ahmed is also passionate about sexual and reproductive health services rights (SRHR). He fights gender based violence and is a leader at the Anti-Sexual Harassment Task Force of Egypt.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Article is about Desmond Nji Antanga of Cameroon Bamenda spreading the awareness of HIV. The article also discusses Ahmed Taha Aboushady, who is from Egypt. Ahmed is also passionate about sexual and reproductive health services rights (SRHR). He fights gender based violence and is a leader at the Anti-Sexual Harassment Task Force of Egypt. </div>

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Egypt: Women's Groups Put Forward 5 Draft Laws for New Parliament's Agenda - allAfrica.com - 0 views

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Article is about Women's right groups putting forward a number of drafts for new laws. These laws consist of personal status, domestic violence and human trafficking, municipal elections, child, and labour.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Article is about Women's right groups putting forward a number of drafts for new laws. These laws consist of personal status, domestic violence and human trafficking, municipal elections, child, and labour.</div>

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No Niqabs, No 'Hot Shorts,' Egyptian Women Have a New Dress Code - 0 views

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The article is about how Cairo University to ban both students and staff from wearing the niqab, and hot shorts (wearing little clothing). Later though, the ban on niqabs was overturned by a Cairo court

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The article is about how Cairo University to ban both students and staff from wearing the niqab, and hot shorts (wearing little clothing). Later though, the ban on niqabs was overturned by a Cairo court</div>

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Equality to brutality: global trends in LGBT rights | Human Rights Watch - 0 views

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This article shows what some LGBT people are enduring across the world. In Egypt, they would imprison gay men and transgender women on "debauchery" charges.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article shows what some LGBT people are enduring across the world. In Egypt, they would imprison gay men and transgender women on "debauchery" charges.</div>

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How Muslim Women Are Challenging the Status Quo - 0 views

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This article is about an interview with Katherine Zoepf. In the interview, they talk about her new book "Excellent Daughters: The Secret Lives of Women Who Are Transforming the Arab World". The book is about her journey to Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and other Middle Eastern countries. In her journey, she gained rare access to the lives of these young women.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article is about an interview with Katherine Zoepf. In the interview, they talk about her new book "Excellent Daughters: The Secret Lives of Women Who Are Transforming the Arab World". The book is about her journey to Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and other Middle Eastern countries. In her journey, she gained rare access to the lives of these young women. </div>

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How Egyptian Women Are Fighting Absurd Rape And Abortion Laws - 0 views

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"Egypt ranks the second country in the world after Afghanistan in terms of sexual harassment". While the sexual harassment law is considered an accomplishment regarding women's rights in Egypt, there are many sections in the Egyptian penal code which still carry forms of discrimination against women. Organizations are helping women fight back. An example is HarassMap.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Egypt ranks the second country in the world after Afghanistan in terms of sexual harassment". While the sexual harassment law is considered an accomplishment regarding women's rights in Egypt, there are many sections in the Egyptian penal code which still carry forms of discrimination against women. Organizations are helping women fight back. An example is HarassMap.</div>

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Will 'girl zones' help Egyptian women? - Al-Monitor: the Pulse of the Middle East - 0 views

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Egypt's Women Keep Showing Power in Protest | Women's eNews - 0 views

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Describes about the protest in Egypt and what Women have to face. In March 2011, numerous protesters were rounded up and subject to "virginity tests", by officers.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Describes about the protest in Egypt and what Women have to face. In March 2011, numerous protesters were rounded up and subject to "virginity tests", by officers.</div>

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Describes about the protest in Egypt and what Women have to face. In March 2011, numerous protesters were rounded up and subject to "virginity tests", by officers.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Describes about the protest in Egypt and what Women have to face. In March 2011, numerous protesters were rounded up and subject to "virginity tests", by officers. </div>

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Will Egypt's schools break sex education taboo? - Al-Monitor: the Pulse of the Middle East - 0 views

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Gender Based Violence campaign began Nov. 25. The campaign was launched by the Cairo Center for Development and Tadwein.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Gender Based Violence campaign began Nov. 25. The campaign was launched by the Cairo Center for Development and Tadwein.</div>

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Gender Based Violence campaign began Nov. 25. The campaign was launched by the Cairo Center for Development and Tadwein.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Gender Based Violence campaign began Nov. 25. The campaign was launched by the Cairo Center for Development and Tadwein.</div>

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Egyptian marriage law called 'legalized prostitution' - Marilyn Stowe Blog - 0 views

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A marriage law in Egypt is being condemned as "legalized prostitution" by women's rights activists. A foreign man who wants to marry a young Egyptian woman must pay for the privilege.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A marriage law in Egypt is being condemned as "legalized prostitution" by women's rights activists. A foreign man who wants to marry a young Egyptian woman must pay for the privilege. </div>

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In Egypt, the Law itself is an Enemy of Women's Rights | Informed Comment - 0 views

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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.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">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.</div>

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