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Contents contributed and discussions participated by yperez2

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Statistics- Academic and community studies - 0 views

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    This is a study that provides statistics from different locations around the world for sexual harassment. Among those included are the US, Egypt, and Canada.
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Sadly, this poor woman's experience at Cairo University is all too common in Egypt - 0 views

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    HANNAH SOMERVILLE talks about how even though there has been a womens movement, women are still being harassed. She talks about her own experience and how she even considered moving apartment to lessen the harassment.
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    HANNAH SOMERVILLE talks about how even though there has been a womens movement, women are still being harassed. She talks about her own experience and how she even considered moving apartment to lessen the harassment.
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VOICES: Women's Rights in Egypt - Re-examining a Revolution | Middle East Voices - 1 views

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    This article mentions setbacks in the progress to women rights. These include setbacks by the government and societal norms within the culture.
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    This article mentions setbacks in the progress to women rights. These include setbacks by the government and societal norms within the culture.
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Gender Equality Universally Embraced, but Inequalities Acknowledged - 0 views

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    This report conducted by Pew Research center presents the findings of how many are in support for gender equality in various countries. Among the countries, Egypt can be found with support for women equality being 60%.
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    This report conducted by Pew Research center presents the findings of how many are in support for gender equality in various countries. Among the countries, Egypt can be found with support for women equality being 60%.
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212 Women Among 5,053 To Run For Parliament In Egypt | Egyptian Streets - 0 views

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    It is said that 212 women will be running for the upcoming elections. These elections will take place in March.
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    It is said that 212 women will be running for the upcoming elections. These elections will take place in March.
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Egypt’s First Woman to Fly Against Tradition | Egyptian Streets - 0 views

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    Lotfia El Nadi one of the first women in Egypt to fly. She challenged traditional norms of women being repressed.
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    Lotfia El Nadi one of the first women in Egypt to fly. She challenged traditional norms of women being repressed.
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Egypt's Trouble With Women - 1 views

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    This article provides a better understanding as to why women have begun to lose their rights that they used to have. Lotfia is mentioned, a women who brought hope to Egyptian women and is seen as a hero.
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    This article provides a better understanding as to why women have begun to lose their rights that they used to have. Lotfia is mentioned, a women who brought hope to Egyptian women and is seen as a hero.
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Egypt Culture and Traditions - Holidays & Festivals of Egypt - 0 views

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    This article presents Egyptian culture and traditions. Women traditions are talked about as well as calendar differences and special dates.
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    This article presents Egyptian culture and traditions. Women traditions are talked about as well as calendar differences and special dates.
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Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting: A statistical overview and exploration of the dynami... - 0 views

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    This report presents the issue of female mutilation. Within the report, percentages are found for various countries showing how many women are for change and against female genital mutilation.
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    This report presents the issue of female mutilation. Within the report, percentages are found for various countries showing how many women are for change and against female genital mutilation.
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The Role of Women in Ancient Egypt - 1 views

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    This article talks about how women were in ancient Egypt. Women were given rights although a little disproportionate but they were treated well. Women had rights to own property, divorce their husbands, and inherit the property their deceased husbands owned.
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    This article talks about how women were in ancient Egypt. Women were given rights although a little disproportionate but they were treated well. Women had rights to own property, divorce their husbands, and inherit the property their deceased husbands owned.
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Womens Voices on the Arab Spring: Marianne Ibrahim | Vital Voices - 0 views

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    This is a blog which consists of women speaking about the Arab Spring. The women talk about what they see and hope for the future.
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    This is a blog which consists of women speaking about the Arab Spring. The women talk about what they see and hope for the future.
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The Status of Women's Rights - Post-Arab Spring - 1 views

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    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.
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    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.
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Women have emerged as key players in the Arab spring | World news | The Guardian - 0 views

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    Women's rights are still on the path to improvement. Many wonder what will happen. In this article this is discussed along with other important points about women being involved in the Arab Spring and still not given equality.
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    Women's rights are still on the path to improvement. Many wonder what will happen. In this article this is discussed along with other important points about women being involved in the Arab Spring and still not given equality.
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Egyptian citizens campaign against harassment of women - 0 views

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    Egypt ranks last among Arab nations in its treatment of women. In this article people protest and start doing something about the harassment of women.
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    Egypt ranks last among Arab nations in its treatment of women. In this article people protest and start doing something about the harassment of women.
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Egyptian Women's Rights Facebook - 0 views

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    This Facebook page is called" The Global coalition for the Egyptian women's union. " The page was created to gain support and to create a global network. Some stories are shared within the timeline as well as some pictures.
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Egypt News, Egypt Current Events, Modern Egyptian Society, Egyptian Tourism | Modern Eg... - 0 views

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    Information on women rights in Egypt are presented. Women political, voting, educational and health rights are included.
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Egyptian Mother On Genital Mutilation: 'I Wake Up At Night Screaming, Just Remembering' - 0 views

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    A women tells her story of women genital mutilation in Egypt. She recalls how painful it was and will be ending the tradition. This tradition has become less popular but is still going on.
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Dancing for women's rights - Daily News Egypt - 0 views

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    Women do a flash mob to bring attention to women rights. Many went to support the event, it was form of expression to get more supporters and stop sexual harassment.
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Women's Rights in Ancient Egypt - HowStuffWorks - 0 views

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    In ancient Egypt women were given more opportunity if they where within the upper ranks. If they were in lower class they had less rights but were still allowed to do certain things unlike Greek women.
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Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood: Women's Rights Could Destroy Society, Countries Should 'Rej... - 2 views

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    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.
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    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.
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