Egypt sees mixed reaction over flexible working facilities for mothers during school-year
Divisions have appeared relating to women’s participation in the workforce, and their…
Egypt sees rise in sex-based crimes during H1 2020
Total of 116 violent crimes occurred against women in 6M 2020
Egyptian woman uses face masks to fight gender-based violence
Gender-based violence increased during coronavirus, so face masks were designed to raise…
Journalism community comes under spotlight as sexual assault allegations emerge
Several female journalists, from Egypt and elsewhere in Middle East, have come…
The infamous Fairmont Incident: What we know so far
Egypt’s Prosecutor General ordered investigation into alleged gang rape at Fairmont, after…
Egypt unites international community in ‘Closing the Gender Gap Accelerator’ platform
The platform, which was held in the form of a webinar, saw…
UN chief calls for tackling human trafficking by reducing gender inequality
Women make up 49% and girls 23% of all victims of human…
IFC launches 3-year programme to boost Egypt’s female employment
Participation of women is macro-critical, it is no longer lip service, says…
Egypt launches ‘Closing the Gender Gap Accelerator’ – What does it mean for women?
It is a national public-private collaboration model enabling the government and businesses…
COVID-19 threatens reversal of women’s rights, opportunities
They are also more vulnerable to these elements, according to Engee Soliman,…