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August 25, 2016
UN Reviews Turkey's Compliance with CEDAW

Turkey’s performance in implementing the Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) was reviewed by a United Nations committe

August 25, 2016
The Centre for Egyptian Women's Legal Assistance (CEWLA) Criticizes Egyptian MP for his Remarks on FGM

The Centre for Egyptian Women's Legal Assistance (CEWLA) has slammed MP Ahmed al-Tahawy, member of the parliamentary health committee, for saying that it is not appr

August 19, 2016
Cartoon Series by Womankind Foundation to Engage Arab Societies in Women's Rights Debate

"Fiction can be an engaging, non-confrontational way to set the scene for constructive conversations, even on the most serious issues.

July 13, 2016
Refugee Women on Greek Islands are in Constant Fear

Since the beginning of the refugee crisis in Europe, refugee women on Greek islands are in constant fear, according to Amnesty International.

July 13, 2016
OpenDemocracy defends grassroots women crisis responders

OpenDemocracy has published the following report in defense of grassroots women crisis responders.