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Latest Women News

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…

Nehal Samir

Egypt sees rise in sex-based crimes during H1 2020

Total of 116 violent crimes occurred against women in 6M 2020

Nehal Samir

Egyptian woman uses face masks to fight gender-based violence

Gender-based violence increased during coronavirus, so face masks were designed to raise…

Nehal Samir

Journalism community comes under spotlight as sexual assault allegations emerge

Several female journalists, from Egypt and elsewhere in Middle East, have come…

Nehal Samir

The infamous Fairmont Incident: What we know so far

Egypt’s Prosecutor General ordered investigation into alleged gang rape at Fairmont, after…

Nehal Samir

Egypt unites international community in ‘Closing the Gender Gap Accelerator’ platform

The platform, which was held in the form of a webinar, saw…

Nehal Samir

UN chief calls for tackling human trafficking by reducing gender inequality

Women make up 49% and girls 23% of all victims of human…

Xinhua

IFC launches 3-year programme to boost Egypt’s female employment

Participation of women is macro-critical, it is no longer lip service, says…

Nehal Samir

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…

Nehal Samir

COVID-19 threatens reversal of women’s rights, opportunities

They are also more vulnerable to these elements, according to Engee Soliman,…

Nehal Samir