female genital mutilation (FGM)
UN in Egypt condemns death of girl in Assiut from genital mutilation
Egypt
February 1, 2020
UN in Egypt condemns death of girl in Assiut from genital mutilation
The United Nations in Egypt on Friday condemned the death of a 12-year-old girl in Assiut Governorate, Upper Egypt, after…
In Egypt, 12-year-old girl dies after genital mutilation
Egypt
January 31, 2020
In Egypt, 12-year-old girl dies after genital mutilation
CAIRO (AP) — A 12-year-old girl died this week in southern Egypt after her parents brought her to a doctor…
Man sues wife for FGM on daughters
Egypt
December 11, 2018
Man sues wife for FGM on daughters
A man in Qena, Upper Egypt sued his wife for subjecting their daughters to female genital mutilation (FGM). Nour Eddin…
No evidence on FGM obligation in Quran: researcher
Egypt
December 11, 2018
No evidence on FGM obligation in Quran: researcher
Islam’s holy book the Quran and the Prophet Muhammad’s Sunnah [sayings and traditions] have no evidence on the obligation to…
“Music for Development” concert aims to promote women empowerment
Culture
July 18, 2018
“Music for Development” concert aims to promote women empowerment
Gender inequality is a prevalent problem in Egyptian society. Due to the mixed factors of the lack of education and…