Tag: women’s rights

Saudi women inching closer ever to the wheel

Conservative religious figures are still opposed to women driving.

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We Will Ride Bicycles

The Facebook page that organised We Will Wear Dresses is gearing up…

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We Will Wear Dresses on 24 August

Online campaign calls for women to take back their power and wear…

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13-year-old dies during FGM surgery

NCW condemns operation; calls for immediate investigation into incident

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Egyptian activist address Oslo Freedom Forum

Soraya Bahgat, founder of Tahrir Bodyguard, speaks on Egyptian women's fight for…

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Women’s movements protest against ‘Harassment’ minister

Shoft Taharosh women’s coalition to protest at Maspero, will demand Minister of…

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British report: ‘Issues of concern’ remain in Egypt

FCO report expresses concern over sectarian violence, women’s rights, freedom of expression…

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Shura members condemn UN declaration against violence towards women

Salafi Al-Nour Party Shura Council member Mohamed Al-Azab called for a distinction…

Ahmed Aboulenein Ahmed Aboulenein

Shura Council demands Mubarak return to Tora

Upper house of parliament condemns UN treaty on women for allowing sexual…

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NCW rejects new House of Representatives elections bill

The bill drafted by the Shura Council reverses placement of women at…

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