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Moushira Khattab granted UN World Humanitarian Award
Egypt

Moushira Khattab granted UN World Humanitarian Award

The United Nations honored Egyptian politician Moushira Khattab at a conference in San Francisco and awarded her the World Humanitarian…
MP suggests bill criminalizing underage marriage of girls
Egypt

MP suggests bill criminalizing underage marriage of girls

MP Margaret Azer, deputy chairwoman of the Parliament’s Human Rights Committee, said Saturday that she is preparing a draft bill…
Egyptian court refers Mahalla Mazoun to trial for legitimizing marriage for 27 minors
Egypt

Egyptian court refers Mahalla Mazoun to trial for legitimizing marriage for 27 minors

Egypt’s Administrative Prosecution ordered on Sunday the referral of a Mazoun, (a Muslim cleric who authorizes marriages) in the city of…
600,000 women in Egypt married before legal age of consent
Life & Style

600,000 women in Egypt married before legal age of consent

A study prepared by the International Population Council, in collaboration with the National Council for Population and Development and Assiut…
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