Yomna Mokhtar
Feminist union criticizes ultras’ restriction on female protesters
Egypt
April 8, 2012
Feminist union criticizes ultras’ restriction on female protesters
The Ultras Ahlawy sit-in’s ban on women at its protest site after 10 pm is a violation of citizens’ right…
Brotherhood secretary’s remarks on women spark controversy
Egypt
January 15, 2012
Brotherhood secretary’s remarks on women spark controversy
A prominent Muslim Brotherhood activist's remarks, in which she slammed the December women's march condemning military brutality against female protestors,…
Demonstration to purge state media of corruption
Egypt
January 15, 2012
Demonstration to purge state media of corruption
Scores of protesters on Sunday marched from Tahrir Square to the state TV building in Maspero to demand the dismissal…
Organs stolen from Darfur refugees in Egypt, says IOM
Egypt
December 22, 2011
Organs stolen from Darfur refugees in Egypt, says IOM
Organs have been stolen from some 57 Darfur refugees in Egypt, according to Mohamed al-Basha, regional manager of the International…
Military broke the law by broadcasting minors’ testimonies, says rights group
Egypt
December 20, 2011
Military broke the law by broadcasting minors’ testimonies, says rights group
The Egyptian Foundation for Advancement of Childhood Conditions (EFACC) has denounced the accusation made by the Supreme Council of the…
Rights group: Fewer female candidates in second phase of elections
Egypt
December 12, 2011
Rights group: Fewer female candidates in second phase of elections
There will be fewer female candidates running in the second phase of parliamentary elections, the Egyptian Center for Women’s Rights…
Parties misused children for campaigning, says rights group
Egypt
November 30, 2011
Parties misused children for campaigning, says rights group
The Egyptian Association for the Assistance of Juveniles and Human Rights said certain political parties employed children for campaigning during…
Rights groups lament lack of assistance for disabled voters
Egypt
November 30, 2011
Rights groups lament lack of assistance for disabled voters
Disabled citizens faced difficulties while voting in this week's round of parliamentary elections, a number of rights groups have said.…
Arab Women’s Association forms political party
Egypt
October 16, 2011
Arab Women’s Association forms political party
The Arab Women's Association submitted an application on Sunday for the formation of a political party, to be named the…
Egyptian women’s legal center demands personal status law for Copts
Egypt
July 2, 2011
Egyptian women’s legal center demands personal status law for Copts
The Center for Egyptian Women's Legal Assistance (CEWLA) announced support for Copts' demand for a personal status law for non-Muslims.…