sexual harassment
Is it news? Ansari story triggers media ethics debate
World
January 18, 2018
Is it news? Ansari story triggers media ethics debate
What makes a private sexual encounter newsworthy? A little-known website raised that very question after publishing an unidentified woman’s vivid…
For moms of boys, mixed emotions over sexual misconduct saga
World
January 10, 2018
For moms of boys, mixed emotions over sexual misconduct saga
Of the many American women dismayed by the wave of sexual misconduct scandals, there’s a subgroup with distinctive hopes and…
Egyptian-American anchor Huda Kotb to replace Matt Lauer as ‘Today’ show anchor
Culture
January 3, 2018
Egyptian-American anchor Huda Kotb to replace Matt Lauer as ‘Today’ show anchor
In a historic move, American TV network NBC chose Egyptian-American anchor Huda Kotb as the new Today show co-host, replacing…
Cairo Opera show against sexual harassment makes debut Wednesday
Culture
December 26, 2017
Cairo Opera show against sexual harassment makes debut Wednesday
The Cairo Opera is holding a musical concert on Wednesday named “Musical pictures” in an attempt to fight sexual harassment…
Vice Media co-founders apologize for ‘boy’s club’ environment at firm
World
December 24, 2017
Vice Media co-founders apologize for ‘boy’s club’ environment at firm
Vice Media co-founders issued an apology on Saturday, saying the Millennial-focused media company had allowed a “boy’s club” atmosphere that…
‘Heliopolis mall girl’ attempts suicide in live video
Egypt
December 15, 2017
‘Heliopolis mall girl’ attempts suicide in live video
Somaya Tarek Ebeid, known in the media as the ‘Heliopolis mall girl’, broadcast her attempted suicide in a Facebook live…
Trump’s accusers ‘should be heard’: Haley
World
December 11, 2017
Trump’s accusers ‘should be heard’: Haley
Women who accused President Donald Trump of sexual misconduct “should be heard,” US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley…
Lawyer sentenced to 3 years in prison for inciting rape
Egypt
December 4, 2017
Lawyer sentenced to 3 years in prison for inciting rape
The Azbakeya State Security Misdemeanors Court sentenced lawyer Nabih al-Wahsh to three years in prison and a LE20,000 fine over charges…
Egyptian lawyer referred to court for inciting rape, sexual harassment
Egypt
November 27, 2017
Egyptian lawyer referred to court for inciting rape, sexual harassment
Cairo’s Public Prosecution referred lawyer Nabih al-Wahsh to the State Security Misdemeanor Court on Sunday over charges of “disrupting civil…
Jordanian ex-lawmaker storms off DW program after woman talks about sexual assault
Middle East
November 27, 2017
Jordanian ex-lawmaker storms off DW program after woman talks about sexual assault
A Jordanian woman sharing her experience of sexual harassment and assault in a televised debate, only to be insulted by…