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Harassment of women may be getting more violent, but activists are fighting back
Egypt

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.
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