Society
Children’s corner: New interactive kids’ workshops at Diwan
March 10, 2011
Children’s corner: New interactive kids’ workshops at Diwan
“Kids’ Workshop Center Program” is coming back again on 11 March at Diwan bookstore with new innovative activities for instilling…
The veil between society and religion
March 10, 2011
The veil between society and religion
For many, the veil, or hijab, is obligatory attire. For others, it represents faith and obedience to God. The act…
A woman’s voice: Part I
March 9, 2011
A woman’s voice: Part I
Women gathered Tuesday, 8 March, to speak up about their inclusion in the Egyptian state and present demands. Many women…
Women’s demo outlines controversial demands
March 8, 2011
Women’s demo outlines controversial demands
In celebration of the 100th International Women’s Day, a group of women’s rights activists organized a One Million Women March…
AIESEC Egypt to host leadership development seminar
March 7, 2011
AIESEC Egypt to host leadership development seminar
AIESEC Egypt will host AIESEC international conference “Middle East and North Africa Exchange and Leadership Development Seminar” next Friday at…
Streets of Cairo: The everlasting glamour of 26th July Street in Zamalek
March 5, 2011
Streets of Cairo: The everlasting glamour of 26th July Street in Zamalek
26th July Street is more than just a main street that divides the Zamalek district into two: it holds the…
Children’s corner: Helping children through trauma
March 4, 2011
Children’s corner: Helping children through trauma
Whether or not your children have been out in the street chanting “Down with the regime” and dodging rubber bullets,…
My day of street vending in post-revolutionary Tahrir Square
March 3, 2011
My day of street vending in post-revolutionary Tahrir Square
The location is Cairo’s Tahrir Square. It’s Sunday afternoon, the sun is shining down on us and cars are piling…
Interfaith couples: At the intersection of religion and love
March 3, 2011
Interfaith couples: At the intersection of religion and love
Mixed marriages are one of the results of globalization; match points between people with different backgrounds, from diverse cultures, countries,…
Streets of Cairo: Turn back time through 26th July Street
February 26, 2011
Streets of Cairo: Turn back time through 26th July Street
Walking down 26th July Street in downtown, scenes from black and white movies popped unbidden into my mind. I was…