Critics of the international anti-violence bill argue it will impose Western values on other countries, will be costly to implement and excludes men and boys. Supporters say no, no and no.
Egypt has a new law against sex harassment that was flagrantly flouted days later in Tahrir Square. Yet, the topic will likely be unmentionable. “Talking about it is seen as offensive,” says a safety activist in Cairo.
Recent attacks against women and girls during celebrations of the election and inauguration of Egyptian President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi are nothing new. The Egyptian government needs a comprehensive and coordinated approach to curb this sexual violence.
Under the leadership of Taina Bien-Aime, the Women’s City Club is monitoring the sex harassment case of two seasonal workers in the New York Parks Department, signaling a new emphasis and direction for the good-governance group.
Three women in Cleveland were found alive after being missing for over 10 years. This year, the U.S. dropped further in global ranking for maternal health by Save the Children.
Ireland’s cabinet has approved a change that would permit abortions to save the woman’s life. In Egypt, the majority of women have experienced some form of sexual harassment.
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