sexual assault

Gang rape convicts get reduced sentences on appeal
Egypt

Gang rape convicts get reduced sentences on appeal

Kafr al-Sheikh Criminal Court reduced the sentences of eleven convicted rapists Tuesday, handing them prison terms on appeal instead of…
Babies as young as six months victims of rape in war: UN envoy
Egypt

Babies as young as six months victims of rape in war: UN envoy

  In her first seven months as UN envoy on sexual violence in conflict, Zainab Hawa Bangura has visited a…
Public Prosecution halts sex assault investigation
Egypt

Public Prosecution halts sex assault investigation

The Qasr al-Nil Public Prosecution halted an investigation Tuesday into the alleged mob sexual assault of a female decorator in…
White House condemns assaults on women at demonstrations
Egypt

White House condemns assaults on women at demonstrations

ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE  –– The White House on Friday condemned the rape and assault of women at recent demonstrations…
The healing process: Treatment for survivors of sexual violence
Life & Style

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…
In the news: Documenting sexual violence
Life & Style

In the news: Documenting sexual violence

There is barely a media outlet in Egypt that has not covered sexual violence in the wake of violations and…
On guard: Confronting sexual assault
Life & Style

On guard: Confronting sexual assault

On 25 January, the date of the revolution’s second anniversary, more than 20 cases of sexual assault or rape took…
Terror in Tahrir
Opinion

Terror in Tahrir

Women activists have protested all over the world against sexual violence in Egypt. The protests, which took place in front…
Tahrir Bodyguard launches free self-defense training for women
Life & Style

Tahrir Bodyguard launches free self-defense training for women

With reports of sexual assault rampant in Tahrir Square, one organization is throwing itself into crowds, pulling women out, warding…
Lawyers’ group demand Abu Islam’s prosecution
Egypt

Lawyers’ group demand Abu Islam’s prosecution

The Egyptian Female Lawyers Initiative staged a vigil outside the Supreme Court Complex Wednesday against Salafi preacher Sheikh Ahmed Abdallah,…
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