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Power Women of an Islamic Golden Age
Islam is one of the biggest supporters of gender equality and women empowerment.History proves that…
Daring to Dress
Sexual harassment is a prevalent issue in Egypt, we already know that much. The blame…
Thaat – Bringing Artisans Back
The relief of buying a product with a clear conscience doesn’t come that often. Places…
Girl Power Behind the Camera – Mariam Ahmady
Cinema and Television might seem like they’re right down women’s alley. They require creativity, sensitivity…
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…
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…
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…
Artistri – Fabulous Fusions
Dina Samaha is an upcoming Egyptian artist with a unique edge. She is an architect…
The Ugly Truth about working in A Women’s Magazine
Whenever we say we work at What Women Want… Magazine, people automatically get the idea…
Global Female Resistance – Women stand tall around the World
Fighting Rape and Sexual Assault With the horror stories of gang rape, physical, and verbal…
Who Runs the World?
When Egyptian Women Rock the Corporate World! Whenever it comes to certain jobs, women…
“I love being a woman but also I like sometimes to think like a man”
Dalia Amer is Radisson Blu Alexandria General Manager. She is a young, successful mother who…
Moustaches can’t Put on Heels
We have all seen movies in which men assume women roles and often times things…
Discussing the Macho Man Syndrome with Sherif Madkour
Love him or hate him, but you must agree that Sherif Madkour is a very…
Can women wear the pants? Karim Fahmy tells!
One of the most successful blockbusters of the past season is Hatooly Ragel. A light…
The Hefty Price of Being Your Own Individual in Egypt
Are we an Insecure Nation? Are Egyptian men insecure when it comes to their…
Editor’s Note – March/April 2014
I have always wondered what if Bassem Youssef was a woman. Would people still laugh…
The Super Power of Multitasking – How women really do it
Most women are amazing at multi-tasking, both on the personal level and the professional level.…
Are you an Idiot?
Once upon a time there was a girl who did everything her parents, friends, neighbors,…
Nelly Karim “People were missing the Egypt they love… that was the real nostalgia”
Throughout the past couple of years Nelly Karim has managed to become one of the…
The Event that Changed Everything…
Nobody knows the exact date when the event started. The chaos that took place once…
Does Religion Really Hate Women?
Azza Soliman is a fierce woman and human rights activist, who took on the revolutionary…
Game of Thrones
Fierce female rulers from completely different worlds have conquered the world. Women of the same…
“We tell them their parents died in the earthquake…” God’s Forgotten Children
Featured Image: Shutterstock/Olesia Bilkei The number of street children in Egypt is rapidly rising, and…
Nesreen El Zayat – Woman with a Voice
It is evident that Egyptian streets are not for women anymore. Walking down the streets…
Mascara: A Massive Scar Era
They are young, they are fierce and they rock! With a mystic and intuitive sound,…
Najla Hariri: Fighter for Change in the Driver Seat
“We hope that soon, driving schools will officially open and the issuance of driving licenses…