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Summary of the e-discussion on Women’s Participation in the Constitution Building Process
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March 27, 2014
Summary of the e-discussion on Women’s Participation in the Constitution Building Process
Prepared by the iKNOW Politics Team
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Prepared by the iKNOW Politics Team
March 27, 2014
Egypt is falling short of UN women’s rights standards
Egypt has achieved little regarding the United Nations Development Program’s (UNDP) third Millennium Development Goal (MDG) of promoting gender equality, said National Council for Women (NCW) Chairman Mervat Al-Tallawi.
March 21, 2014
AP Interview: Egyptian fights for women's equality
A year ago, Egyptian politician and women's rights activist Mervat Tallawy defied the Muslim Brotherhood to spearhead the adoption of a U.N. blueprint to combat violence against women.
March 17, 2014
Two Tunisians out of three support women's participation in politics
Two thirds of Tunisians support women's participation in political life, according to the results of a survey presented Saturday in Tunis.
March 13, 2014
A LOOK AT THE RIGHTS OF ARAB WOMEN
A quick look at the rights of women across Arab countries today. The article offers a snapshot of how women are fairing in different Arab countries.
March 10, 2014
Egypt 'needs more women in politics'
A new effort is under way in Egypt to engage more women in political life, to try to prepare them for future electoral contests.
There have been longstanding complaints about the lack of female representation in Egypt's parliament and cabinet.
Women threatened by ‘Republic of Fear’ in Egypt
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March 5, 2014
Women threatened by ‘Republic of Fear’ in Egypt
Women of different backgrounds have increased their participation in Egypt’s political life, but face violence at the hands of the current military government.
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Women of different backgrounds have increased their participation in Egypt’s political life, but face violence at the hands of the current military government.
February 24, 2014
Meet Egypt’s first female political party leader
A flicker of hope for women across Egypt may have been sparked on Friday, after the first female to head a political party in the country was elected.