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4 Inspiring Economic Empowerment Projects by Misr El Kheir that will Restore your Faith in Humanity!
It is no secret that many families in Egypt are living under the poverty line.…
“Feminism is about gender equality”, Amina Amr, Founder of 7ekoukik
When 18 year Amina Amr found out the true, terrible extent of gender inequality in…
5 Badass Egyptian Women with a Great Sense of Style
One of the most common misconceptions about feminists, or women who work in human rights…
Power Women of an Islamic Golden Age
Islam is one of the biggest supporters of gender equality and women empowerment.History proves that…
7 Egyptian female Artists you Need to know about
Egyptian female artists have been underappreciated and suppressed in the past, but when they came…
A Day Charged with Inspiration – TEDx Cairo Women 2015
Last weekend, the AUC Greek Campus stage welcomed some of the most inspiring Egyptian women.…
Daring to Dress
Sexual harassment is a prevalent issue in Egypt, we already know that much. The blame…
Hala El Sharouny Goes Solo
Hala El Sharouny’s solo exhibition, which will take place tomorrow at 7PM, is what we’ve…
Who You Are by Dam
Palestinian Hip-Hop band Dam, Arabic for everlasting, was founded in 1999 and has been chanting…
Thaat – Bringing Artisans Back
The relief of buying a product with a clear conscience doesn’t come that often. Places…
Yasmine Shaaban – Hard-hitting Talent
Yasmine Shaaban is one of Egypt’s hidden gems. She is a young athlete and an…
Try by Colbie Caillat
An extremely empowering video about how beautiful women are, each in their own uniquely attractive…
Girl Power Behind the Camera – Mariam Ahmady
Cinema and Television might seem like they’re right down women’s alley. They require creativity, sensitivity…
Zap Tharwat’s misunderstood “Habebty”
By Nayera El-Zeki Social media has become an indispensable platform for exposure, marketing, influencing opinions…
Powerful is Sexy – 8 Steps to being effortlessly sexy
Here are 8 ways to look, sound and feel sexy from the inside. Be a…
Celebrating Women Who Shine!
#BaajfWoman We don’t need an occasion to appreciate women. The world doesn’t need reminding…
Feature: Breaking the Bars of Segn El Nessa
Last Ramadan, Segn El Nessa TV series conquered the audiences completely. The story by Fatheya…
Street Girls – The Hymen and the Stamp of Shame
The shelter today had a different vibe. The more I go, the more natural things…
Investing in Women Education Why is it Urgent?
Nowadays and following decades of research it is no secret that women are critical to…
Confirmed: Loujain Alhathloul and Maysa Al Amoudi Arrested
After spending 24 hours at the Saudi borders, Loujain Alhathloul was arrested. Her friend, Maysaa…
Safia Abdel Dayem ventures into FIFA world
By Nayera El-Zeki Safia Abdel dayem is a female figure that has managed to position…
Amina’s Impressions
This weekend, we had the chance to meet with Amina Salem at Picasso Art Gallery…
Who Runs the World?
When Egyptian Women Rock the Corporate World! Whenever it comes to certain jobs, women…
The Patience Stone
As part of the New Horizons Competition at the 2012 Abu Dhabi Film Fest, director…
It’s a (Hu)Man’s World
One of the common things talked about among women of modern times is how they…
Game of Thrones
Fierce female rulers from completely different worlds have conquered the world. Women of the same…
Girl Rising: Educate Girls, Change the World
Girls with 8 years of education are less likely to marry as a child. An…
Mariam Abo Ouf on the Director’s Chair
With a peerless instinct for quality and self-respect, Mariam Abo Ouf is a promising young…