In the shadow of the pharaohs
Even though the downfall of Egypt’s modern “pharaoh” has scared tourists away, Luxor, the seat of Egypt’s ancient rulers is still well worth visiting.
Read MoreEven though the downfall of Egypt’s modern “pharaoh” has scared tourists away, Luxor, the seat of Egypt’s ancient rulers is still well worth visiting.
Read MoreNo Muslim in their right mind would support far-right Christian groups, though Western Muslims may well symathise with their Islamic equivalents elsewhere.
Read MoreThe Egyptian revolution awoke hopes of a new era of gender equality and of greater sexual liberty. But how likely is Egypt to have its own summer of love?
Read MoreDespite the political earthquake that has rid Egypt of its patriarch-in-chief, attitudes to gender remain largely the same. Now women must stand up for their rights.
Read MoreEfforts to break the silence and taboo surrounding sexual harassment will eventually lead to a harassment-free Egypt.
Read MoreUntil the revolution in social attitudes comes, women should face their sexual harassers with a loud voice and a shebsheb (a slipper).
Read MoreTackling harassment requires much more than a political revolution: it needs a social movement that restores people’s dignity and promotes equality.
Read MoreBlogging won’t raise awareness about sexual harassment more than it already has. We must focus our efforts on lobbying the government to do more.
Read MoreIn Dubai, the Middle East’s self-styled party capital, women who say they have been raped can find themselves behind bars for adultery.
Read MoreThe revolution in Egypt succeeded because it had no Islamist face, and the Muslim Brotherhood has benefited from maintaining a soft presence.
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