Egypt toughens stance on sexual harassment and bullying
In a long-awaited move, Egypt has promised to act tough on sexual harassment and bullying, according to Egyptian Streets. This...
Women’s rights
Rethinking Moroccan family code as a quest for equality and justice
Morocco, a country which was once a beacon of the MENA world for women's rights is giving the subject, once...
Poster Hair Controversy: Iranian Film Festival Faces Ban
An Iranian woman photographed without a hijab on the cover of the 13th edition ISFA film festival has led to...
Afghan Women’s Freedom and Salon Closures
In yet another blow to women's rights in Afghanistan, the Taliban has issued orders to shut down all hair and...
First Lady Jill Biden visits Marrakech
Jill Biden, First Lady of the United States, visited the Marrakech Medina on June 4th, as part of her six-day...
Moroccan Men’s Sentence Appeal in 11-Year-Old Girl’s Rape
A shocking trial of three men accused of raping an 11 year old girl is stirring a lot of anger...
Shocking Child Rape Sentences Spark Outrage
A child rape case, involving three men, is causing a storm in Morocco, not so much for its heinous details,...
Rights group pleads that sexy Libyan singers are released
A global rights group has urged authorities in eastern Libya on April 3rd to release a singer and a blogger...
Wafa chief brought into save the worst bank in Morocco
BMCI bank in Morocco is getting a new boss, starting on March 1st, according to local media reports. Hicham Seffa,...
Abortion Challenges for Morocco’s Women
Up to 800 illegal abortions with as many as 24 unwanted babies abandoned on rubbish sites each day, illegal abortion...
