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Egypt’s Constitution Vote Rings Sharia Alarm Bells

By Jessica Gray ● Uncategorized ● December 12, 2012

After three weeks of sometimes violent revolt against Morsi’s pro-Islamist power grab, Egypt is slated to hold a vote this weekend on a controversial draft constitution. For women concerned about divorce rights and FGM, the spotlight falls on the loosely worded Article 10.

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Crowley Tapped; Tunisia Demotes Gender Equity

By WeNews Staff ● Uncategorized ● August 17, 2012

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Moroccan Vote Puts Women’s Gains to Crucial Test

By Maura Ewing ● Politics ● November 21, 2011

Morocco’s new constitution offers huge hope for gender equality, including combating a well-documented problem of domestic violence. New members of parliament elected Nov. 25, along with the king, will determine actual change.

Egypt Military Clouds Women’s Early Freedoms

By Jessica Gray ● Politics ● April 1, 2011

Activist Egyptian women look forward to forming a voting bloc for the elections and celebrating newfound democratic freedoms. But an Amnesty International report of female protesters tortured by military officers is casting a pall.