Egypt
Egypt Puts Tougher Sex-Harassment Law on Agenda
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Egypt’s parliament is expected to pass new sexual harassment legislation this year after two high-profile court cases and two studies in 2008 shined a spotlight on the problem.
Politics
Marriage-Maker’s Gender Ruffles Egyptians
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Egypt has appointed its first female official to certify marriages and divorces. The move has been met by public debate and opposition from some Muslim clerics who say women shouldn’t serve in the role.
Politics
Missing Coptic Women May Send Distress Signals
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Alleged kidnappings of Coptic women have increased religious tensions within Egypt but have also spurred dialogue. Some women’s rights groups and Coptic women believe these kidnappings may in fact be a call for help.