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Style Treasure celebrates Mother’s Day

Style Treasure celebrates Mother’s Day

Last Saturday, a team from the online boutique Style Treasure celebrated Mother’s Day at Sofitel Cairo El Gezira Hotel with…
Waiting for the sun: Sensory overload and a never-ending party in the Peruvian Andes

Waiting for the sun: Sensory overload and a never-ending party in the Peruvian Andes

It was to be a mind-bending spectacle. The sun would rise, and then again, and again, so that three fiery…
International Women’s Day: Through the eyes of Soheir

International Women’s Day: Through the eyes of Soheir

  Though I’ve managed to overcome many of the challenges that face women in the patriarchal society in which we…
A world of difference: United World Colleges help Egyptian students step out

A world of difference: United World Colleges help Egyptian students step out

Not many Egyptians are able to move out of their parents’ home aged 16. In fact, most Egyptians continue to…
Cart food, off the cart: Nicely packaged street food makes it to Mohandiseen

Cart food, off the cart: Nicely packaged street food makes it to Mohandiseen

In an attempt to catch up with its trendy neighboring district, Zamalek, Mohandiseen has recently welcomed its first “street food”…
Egyptian female martial artists break norms and reap the benefit: Self-defense and confidence

Egyptian female martial artists break norms and reap the benefit: Self-defense and confidence

Mira Nassif, former Egyptian judo champion, master’s student and small-business owner, credits judo for her current success. “The courage to…
Amid hardship, migration becomes popular

Amid hardship, migration becomes popular

With the dire economic situation, current political instability and increasing sectarian strife becoming part of everyday living and conversation, many…
Chocolate for Cairo: One city, two women, 60 chocolates

Chocolate for Cairo: One city, two women, 60 chocolates

Purchasing chocolate is not an easy task. While it may take you seconds to pick a candy bar at the…
International Women’s Day in Egypt: Three profiles

International Women’s Day in Egypt: Three profiles

International Women’s Day, celebrated on 8 March each year, is a day to honor women and the struggle for women’s…
The healing process: Treatment for survivors of sexual violence

The healing process: Treatment for survivors of sexual violence

A woman recounts her experience of sexual violence to you. It may be tempting if she is crying to tell…
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