sexual harassment
Students of Ain Shams University organize campaign against harassment, violence against women
Egypt
April 30, 2016
Students of Ain Shams University organize campaign against harassment, violence against women
The anti-harassment activist group “Innovation”, run by students from the school of commerce at Ain Shams University, has announced the…
Secret police to arrest harassers on Easter : security source
Egypt
April 29, 2016
Secret police to arrest harassers on Easter : security source
The interior ministry has set a plan to "secure" Easter celebrations on Monday, May 8th, which includes the use of…
Craftsman faces death sentence for raping, killing 13-year-old girl
Egypt
March 31, 2016
Craftsman faces death sentence for raping, killing 13-year-old girl
Zagazig Criminal Court on Thursday referred a 32-year-old craftsman to the Grand Mufti over charges of raping and killing a…
Teacher referred to court for sexually harassing sixth grade girl
Egypt
March 1, 2016
Teacher referred to court for sexually harassing sixth grade girl
North Sharqiya Prosecution referred on Tuesday a primary school teacher to Zagazig Criminal Court for sexually harassing a sixth grade…
Sexual trauma raises suicide risk among veterans
Health & Fitness
January 25, 2016
Sexual trauma raises suicide risk among veterans
Men and women veterans who experienced sexual assault or repeated, threatening sexual harassment while serving in the military are at…
Egypt’s sexual harassment rate exaggerated: women’s council official
Life & Style
January 10, 2016
Egypt’s sexual harassment rate exaggerated: women’s council official
The widely-circulated percentage of sexual harassment of women in Egypt is “exaggerated”, said a member of Egypt’s National Council for Women…
Tired of catcalls? Pink Taxi promises to drive women around Cairo peacefully
Egypt
December 10, 2015
Tired of catcalls? Pink Taxi promises to drive women around Cairo peacefully
For many women in Egypt, fending off catcalls and lewd comments is a grim routine of daily life.According to the…
Alleged rape victim sues Bill Cosby for defamation
Art news
November 11, 2015
Alleged rape victim sues Bill Cosby for defamation
A New Hampshire woman on Monday sued Bill Cosby for defamation, saying he falsely accused her of lying last year…
Uber Egypt partners with anti-sexual harassment initiative
Egypt
October 30, 2015
Uber Egypt partners with anti-sexual harassment initiative
The Sexual Harassment Map initiative announced a joint campaign with Uber Egypt to confront the phenomenon of sexual harassment. The initiative's…
Social media users force 5 sponsors to withdraw from Reham Saeed’s Sabaya al-Kheir
Egypt
October 30, 2015
Social media users force 5 sponsors to withdraw from Reham Saeed’s Sabaya al-Kheir
Five companies sponsoring Sabaya al-Kheir, presented by controversial host Reham Saeed on al-Nahar channel, announced their withdrawal Thursday following wide…