Iran, N. Korea, Syria block arms trade treaty
The Amnesty International rights group called the blocking move "deeply cynical"
Controversy over the formation of the NCW
Al-Gabha Al-Salafiya calls for putting the NCW under the Shura Council's auspices,…
NCW reflects on the UN declaration on violence against Women
Tellawi: The declaration is facing an instigated distortion campaign
Reactions to the UN agreement on women
Women’s rights advocates and liberal groups praise the agreement, while religious conservatives…
UN Declaration on women passes
Despite several reservations from countries such as Iran and Egypt, the declaration…
UNDP report: Arab world continues to struggle with employment and social equality
The report singled out Egypt as having the highest rate of youth…
NCW responds to Muslim Brotherhood statement
National Council for Women denies the UN declaration on violence against women…
Sudanese representatives in Cairo for meetings on Darfur
Morsi expresses support for Darfur reconstruction and strengthening of bilateral relations with…
Egyptian delegation denies withdrawal from UN session
National Council for Women members deny they withdrew from the UN's Commission…
Egyptian delegation to UN status of women commission criticised
Women's rights activist Nehad Abul Qomsan calls Pakinam Al-Sharkawi's address ‘shocking’