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‘E7na Foundation’ launches the First Anti-Sexual Harassment Summit in Egypt!
The E7na Summit is the first of its kind to take place in Egypt. It…
In the Aftermath of Egypt’s #MeToo Movement
During the past few weeks, Egypt has been swept up into a women’s revolution so…
Meet the Young Woman Behind “Catcalls of Cairo” on Instagram!
How often do Egyptian women hear offensive lines on the street and get called out…
Safeelings: Battling Child Abuse With Games and Storytelling
Roses are red and some boxes are blue, you tell me how you feel and…
Ostor Bentak we want to fast Campaign! Victim blaming like no other?
On the first day of Ramadan, we woke up to a trending social media hashtag…
Beauty and the Dogs: A Woman’s Nightmare in the Aftermath of a Brutal Rape
Fear has been, and still is, the key tool used against women as a form…
“He started to touch my privates in exchange for the things he bought me”
I was pretty young—eight years old—the day I started working at the workshop; it was…
Students make viral #MeToo video, leading the fight against sexual harassment!
The #MeToo campaign brought together women across borders and seas to tell their stories, shocking…
A chat with Egyptian artist Sayed Arafat on his portrayal of sexual harassment in Egypt
Of all our society’s ugly truths, sexual harassment is usually on top of the list.…
‘Banat El Nas’, shines a powerful spotlight on daily sexual harassment in Egypt
Starting as a viral video of the looks and stares a girl casually walking down…
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of being a Flight Attendant!
Being a flight attendant has always been a dream job for many girls. There is…
Lessons I Learned from Refugee Single mothers
I have been working with refugees and asylum seekers in Egypt for three years now.…
5 Artists who Beautifully Empower Women!
When you scan the media these days, you’ll see lots of initiatives working for women…
Daring to Dress
Sexual harassment is a prevalent issue in Egypt, we already know that much. The blame…
The Real Reason why 500s was Banned
The state-run Hanager theater’s announcement that the play “500s” will not be performed due to…
Attempts to End Violence Against Women
Today, a press conference was held by the UN, UN Women and UNIC for the…
The Betrayal of the Female Body in Egypt
Until very few years ago and up to now in “conservative” societies, the narrative assumes…
Dignity without Borders – Furiously Raising Awareness
Dignity without Borders is a group comprised of men and women who work towards a…
Global Female Resistance – Women stand tall around the World
Fighting Rape and Sexual Assault With the horror stories of gang rape, physical, and verbal…
Why Farah Ran to the Window and Threw Herself from the Fourth Floor!
This is for Farah, whose incredible courage and strength remain unmatched in my mind. One…
The Sexual Harassment File: We will keep on Roaring
I’m not a cat, my mother is not a bee and I always feel naked…