sexual harassment
Following Beni Suef sexual harassment dispute, Muslims and Christians scuffle after church
Egypt
October 28, 2012
Following Beni Suef sexual harassment dispute, Muslims and Christians scuffle after church
Fights broke out between Muslims and Christians today after Sunday prayers at the Marco Church in the town of…
172 arrested on sexual harassment charges; still not enough, say activists
Egypt
October 28, 2012
172 arrested on sexual harassment charges; still not enough, say activists
In the first two days of the Eid al-Adha holiday, police have arrested 172 people on charges of sexual…
Report: 87 harassment cases took place on first day of Eid
Egypt
October 27, 2012
Report: 87 harassment cases took place on first day of Eid
Cairo Security Directorate said in a statement Saturday that it recorded 87 verbal harassment cases and 6 other physical…
Hotlines set up for harassment complaints during Eid al-Adha
Egypt
October 25, 2012
Hotlines set up for harassment complaints during Eid al-Adha
The women's complaints office at the National Council for Women has set up the hotline number 08-008-883-888 for receiving complaints…
PM: Govt preparing law for stricter sexual harassment penalties
Egypt
October 22, 2012
PM: Govt preparing law for stricter sexual harassment penalties
The Cabinet is preparing a draft law that would impose harsher penalties against sexual harassment, Prime Minister Hesham Qandil said…
Are you man enough? Men on both sides of fight against harassment
Life & Style
October 18, 2012
Are you man enough? Men on both sides of fight against harassment
Since one of the country's first anti-sexual harassment protests in May, many men have taken part. To them, it seems…
NGOs accuse security forces of failing to fight sexual harassment
Egypt
October 5, 2012
NGOs accuse security forces of failing to fight sexual harassment
Eleven human rights organizations released a joint statement Thursday condemning "the continuing crimes of sexual harassment of women," accusing…
NGO demands protection for witness in molestation case
Egypt
October 2, 2012
NGO demands protection for witness in molestation case
A human rights organization has urged security authorities to provide protection for Sahar Mamdouh, a prime witness in the murder…
Harassment of women may be getting more violent, but activists are fighting back
Egypt
September 27, 2012
Harassment of women may be getting more violent, but activists are fighting back
It is a sordid tale: A 16-year-old girl is groped while walking along the street. She responds by spitting in…
Egypt investigates fondling charge against Paralympics official
Egypt
September 13, 2012
Egypt investigates fondling charge against Paralympics official
Sports Minister Al-Emary Farouq conducted an investigation yesterday following British media reports that an Egyptian official was arrested and fined…