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Political Forces and those Leading the Transitional Period Need to Integrate Women in a Fair and Equitable Manner within the Roadmap of June 30 2013, Egypt

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February 10, 2014

Political Forces and those Leading the Transitional Period Need to Integrate Women in a Fair and Equitable Manner within the Roadmap of June 30 2013, Egypt

Egyptians masses took to the streets inside Cairo and outside it, on June 30 2013 to express their
demand of deposing president Mohammad Morsi in a new wave of the Egyptian people's
revolution against the ruling authority, which had started on the 25th of January 2011. On July 3rd,

Egyptians masses took to the streets inside Cairo and outside it, on June 30 2013 to express their
demand of deposing president Mohammad Morsi in a new wave of the Egyptian people's
revolution against the ruling authority, which had started on the 25th of January 2011. On July 3rd,

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Women on the Rise in African Politics

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Women on the Rise in African Politics

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Africa now has three female heads of state, after Catherine Samba-Panza of the Central African Republic took office in January. Though women leaders remain the exception in African politics, activists say things are looking up.

Women are breaking into the "boys club" of the African presidency.

We invite you to read the full article published February 8, 2014

Africa now has three female heads of state, after Catherine Samba-Panza of the Central African Republic took office in January. Though women leaders remain the exception in African politics, activists say things are looking up.

Women are breaking into the "boys club" of the African presidency.

We invite you to read the full article published February 8, 2014

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NCW demands 100 out of 444 parliamentary seats for women, Egypt

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NCW demands 100 out of 444 parliamentary seats for women, Egypt

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Women should have at least 100 of the 444 seats in the next parliament, the National Council for Women said in a statement Thursday.

Representation of women should be proportionate to their weight in society and their wide-scale participation in the constitutional referendum, NCW said, adding that an opportunity should be given to women to change the stereotypical idea of their role.

Women should have at least 100 of the 444 seats in the next parliament, the National Council for Women said in a statement Thursday.

Representation of women should be proportionate to their weight in society and their wide-scale participation in the constitutional referendum, NCW said, adding that an opportunity should be given to women to change the stereotypical idea of their role.

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Trying to break through Egypt’s political glass ceiling

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Trying to break through Egypt’s political glass ceiling

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Mariam Milad was the first Christian woman to found an Egyptian political party. She has run for parliament, and lost, three times. Undaunted, she is now preparing for her fourth parliamentary election, to be held sometime after the as-yet unscheduled presidential election.

 

We invite our users to read the complete article published January 31 2014

Mariam Milad was the first Christian woman to found an Egyptian political party. She has run for parliament, and lost, three times. Undaunted, she is now preparing for her fourth parliamentary election, to be held sometime after the as-yet unscheduled presidential election.

 

We invite our users to read the complete article published January 31 2014

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Identity, Gender, and Activism in the Middle East-North Africa: An Online Discussion with Activists & Artists from the Region

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Identity, Gender, and Activism in the Middle East-North Africa: An Online Discussion with Activists & Artists from the Region

The premiere of WLP’s online forum series explores the intersection of gender, identity, and activism, as experienced by five young activists and artists in the Middle East-North Africa regio

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Tunisia's Ennahda and Ettakattol women MPs celebrate

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Tunisia's Ennahda and Ettakattol women MPs celebrate

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Tunisia's new constitution could usher in momentous change for women, following the adoption of a clause which guarantees gender equality in legislative assemblies and for steps to be taken to protect women against violence, a first in the Arab world.

"This article is a revolution in itself. It's a big, historic step, not only for Tunisian women," says Lobna Jeribi, who celebrated until the early hours of the morning after the constitution had been adopted.

 

Tunisia's new constitution could usher in momentous change for women, following the adoption of a clause which guarantees gender equality in legislative assemblies and for steps to be taken to protect women against violence, a first in the Arab world.

"This article is a revolution in itself. It's a big, historic step, not only for Tunisian women," says Lobna Jeribi, who celebrated until the early hours of the morning after the constitution had been adopted.

 

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Tunisia enshrines gender equality in constitution

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Tunisia enshrines gender equality in constitution

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Tunisia’s constitutional assembly voted on Monday to enshrine equality between men and women in its draft constitution, safeguarding the country’s status as having the Arab world’s most progressive laws on women’s right.

Tunisia’s constitutional assembly voted on Monday to enshrine equality between men and women in its draft constitution, safeguarding the country’s status as having the Arab world’s most progressive laws on women’s right.

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No Seat for Syrian Women at the Peace Talks

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No Seat for Syrian Women at the Peace Talks

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The talks in Syria began today, with the Syrian government and opposition exchanging accusations and invectives. Missing was the voice of nonviolent civilians, especially women, even through they have been trying for months to have a seat at the table. "When we talk about women at the table, the men see them as the tablecloth," said Hibaaq Osman, an NGO leader who has been working with Syrian women and pushing for their inclusion. "The future of Syria should not exclusively be decided by those who carry guns."

 

The talks in Syria began today, with the Syrian government and opposition exchanging accusations and invectives. Missing was the voice of nonviolent civilians, especially women, even through they have been trying for months to have a seat at the table. "When we talk about women at the table, the men see them as the tablecloth," said Hibaaq Osman, an NGO leader who has been working with Syrian women and pushing for their inclusion. "The future of Syria should not exclusively be decided by those who carry guns."