Women in Egypt

Women and the Egyptian Revolution

Francine J. | Posted 04.08.2012

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Francine J.

How can a functional democracy, one in which all people have a voice and the ability to influence and advocate on behalf of their interests, be implemented when women, an important part of this revolution and country, are being silenced in despicable ways?

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Egyptian Women Will Not Be Silenced

Fahad Faruqui | Posted 02.27.2012

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Fahad Faruqui

Egypt is a society where female honor is held high, and this is why rape incidents go unreported. Those who thought that the military police played a positive role in unseating Mubarak may have cause to re-evaluate their position.

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WATCH: Persecuted Coptic Christians Speak

Posted 11.22.2011

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Egyptians don't have it easy. But Copts, the Christian minority in Egypt, have it worse. In the last month, Coptic Christians were attacked while marc...

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A Woman's Guide To Visiting Egypt Now

Olivia Katrandjian | Posted 12.28.2011

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Olivia Katrandjian

Before my trip, I looked for information on what to wear and watch out for as a female tourist in Egypt, but I couldn't find a comprehensive guide. So, ladies, here's what you need to know.

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The Egyptian Revolution: Women, Islam And Social Change

Karen Torjesen | Posted 11.29.2011

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Karen Torjesen

Unnoticed by the Western press, Muslim women are leading their own revival of Islam, a mix of social activism and Islamic values, nurtured by their own study of the Qur'an, the Sharia and the fiqh.

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Jake Bialer

EXCLUSIVE: Women In Egypt Speak About Participating In Protests

HuffingtonPost.com | Jake Bialer | Posted 05.25.2011

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"If I wasn't pregnant, I would've just stayed home." Marwa Rakha told the Huffington Post by phone, explaining her attendance of the protests in Egypt...

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