sexual harassment
Harassment of women may be getting more violent, but activists are fighting back
Egypt
September 27, 2012
Harassment of women may be getting more violent, but activists are fighting back
It is a sordid tale: A 16-year-old girl is groped while walking along the street. She responds by spitting in…
Egypt investigates fondling charge against Paralympics official
Egypt
September 13, 2012
Egypt investigates fondling charge against Paralympics official
Sports Minister Al-Emary Farouq conducted an investigation yesterday following British media reports that an Egyptian official was arrested and fined…
Sexual harassment wave continues for third day
Egypt
August 22, 2012
Sexual harassment wave continues for third day
Downtown Cairo witnessed a spate of sexual harassment for the third straight day Tuesday, as activists and government officials have…
Movement plans patrols to counter sexual harassment during Eid
Egypt
August 17, 2012
Movement plans patrols to counter sexual harassment during Eid
A local activist group is organizing an initiative to counter sexual harassment, a trend that has become associated with Eid…
Four dead after Beni Suef clashes over sexual harassment
Egypt
August 3, 2012
Four dead after Beni Suef clashes over sexual harassment
Two people who had been injured in clashes between residents and security forces in Beni Suef Governorate died in a…
Enough is enough
Art news
July 17, 2012
Enough is enough
Sexual harassment has been a long-standing problem in Egypt. But since the street protests broke out last year, women have…
Women’s council demands punishment for violations against women
Egypt
July 3, 2012
Women’s council demands punishment for violations against women
National Council for Women (NCW) has called on all state institutions to take legal measures against violations of citizens’ freedoms.…
Anti sexual harassment protest harassed
Egypt
June 9, 2012
Anti sexual harassment protest harassed
A mob of hundreds of men assaulted women holding a march demanding an end to sexual harassment Friday, with the…
Rights groups say harassment, assault affects female participation in protests
Egypt
June 8, 2012
Rights groups say harassment, assault affects female participation in protests
Human rights organizations called Thursday for a firm stance against the "intentional" harassment of women during protests.