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Ending 'Virginity Tests' and the Future of Women's Rights in Egypt
An Egyptian general's assurance on ending "virginity tests" is good news, but more action is needed to protect and promote women's role in the new Egypt.
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The Crisis in Gaza and the Rafah Crossing: How Much Has Changed?
Despite both celebrations and warnings about the Egyptian opening of the Rafah crossing into Gaza, little has changed to improve the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
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A Year Since Khaled Said’s Death, Egypt Still Waits for Justice
The first seeds of what would become the ‘January 25 Revolution’ were sown in Alexandria on 6 June 2010, when Khaled Said, 28, was beaten by two plain-clothes police officers…
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Admission of Forced 'Virginity Tests' in Egypt Must Lead to Justice
A senior Egyptian general has admitted female protesters were forced to undergo ‘virginity tests’, which the government has previously denied.
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The Long Fight for Justice in Egypt after Mubarak
Egyptian authorities must provide justice to victims of violent repression during mass protests earlier this year. Amnesty's new report documents abuses that led to at least 840 deaths.
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What Will Obama Say To Muslim World?
On May 19th President Obama will articulate the US position on the events of the "Arab Spring." Will he address ongoing human rights violations in the region?
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Obama Speech: Will The Real Action Be For Civil Society?
The underlying message of the president's speech is that we may not change Middle East governments, but we can help civil society.
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Egypt Must Investigate Security Forces Crimes
To bring change to Egypt, the long-standing pattern of extralegal and security forces abuses must end. A new Amnesty International report documents why accountability is key.
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'Virginity Tests' for Egyptian Women Protesters
When it comes to devising ways of stripping peaceful protesters of their dignity, the Egyptian military may have just set a new standard for outrage: Egyptian women arrested during a…
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Speak Out in Solidarity with Egyptian Women!
From the moment protests began in Egypt on January 25, women have been on the frontlines, demanding respect for the human rights of all Egyptians. On Tuesday, in honor of…