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Al-Azhar, Dar Al-Ifta reject Sibsi decision to achieve gender equality in inheritance
“The subject of equality in inheritance is settled and must become law”
WEF discusses gender equality
The future is in our hands: why Egypt needs gender equality
Unfortunately, it will come as no surprise to those of you reading this that women are treated as less equal than men in Egypt. Although this inequality is a global phenomenon, it is more prominent and widespread across the Arab world and in Egypt. The proof lies before our own eyes everyday: your grandmother who …
In Video: Government officials ring the bell for gender equality
Video by Menan Khater Edting by Omar Korashi
Achieving gender equality – when everyone wins
By Charlotta Sparre, Ambassador of Sweden in Egypt This week, as we celebrate the United Nation’s 70th anniversary, it is an opportunity to recognise the many achievements of multilateral cooperation and the many challenges that lie ahead of us to see how we can work together to meet the newly agreed 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). …
Egypt calls on increasing efforts to secure women in conflict zones
The percentage of girls in secondary education in conflict countries has dropped, UN report says
UN Population Fund, Egyptian government to ‘re-energise reproductive health, youth policies’
15-year strategic plan set in place
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‘As if I brought it on myself’
Egyptian women share stories of gender discrimination, harassment, and abuse on BuSSy’s new blog
Ana Hunna: Tweet to support Women Bread Winners
Join the Twitter discussion on Saturday looking at the obstacles that face female breadwinners in Egypt
Egpyt scores low in gender equality
Economics and education at heart of gender gap
Brotherhood leader defends constitutional article
Sobhy Saleh: Article 36 necessary to prevent gay marriage and gender equality in inheritance laws