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News

No More Unsolicited JPEGs: Famous Photographer in the Arab Rap Scene Exposed

“Because I blamed myself.”, that’s how most, if not all, victims of sexual harassment answer the question, “Why did it take you so long to come forward?”. There’s an unquestionable…

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News

“Pervert At The Airport!” Egyptian Blogger Speaks up on Harassment

June 14th – CAIRO. Egyptian Blogger Basma, known as BeeBishay on Instagram, took it to her platform to denounce harassment in Cairo International Airport. In a heartwrenching video, Basma calls…

AMR WARDA EMPWR MEDIA Amr Warda Harassment Charges Media

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Features

Why is the Media Exposing us to Amr Warda Again?

It’s the start of a new year and apparently, we’re still stuck on the same old debate. If you haven’t watched or heard already, sports tv anchor Mohib AbdelHady just…

How Can Parents Provide a Safe Climate For Their Children to Speak Openly baby hand mom EMPWR

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Parenting

How Can Parents Provide a Safe Climate For Their Children to Speak Up Openly

For many children and adolescents, unwanted sexual experiences (USE) such as sexual assault and rape are alarmingly common. Even though such experiences are prevalent, many victims and survivors may refrain…

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News

Sexual Harassment in Egypt’s Private Schools

TRIGGER WARNING: This article or section, or pages it links to, contains information about sexual assault and/or violence which may be triggering to survivors. Sexual harassment is defined as “any…

Egypt's Sexual Assault Harassment Case MeToo 2020

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News

Egypt’s Rising #MeToo Movement Has Amended The Country’s Constitution

In less than one week of the region’s trending sexual assault case, led by Egyptian youth, the prime minister of Egypt amended the country’s law to provide increased protection for…

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News

“I’m Not The Only One He Raped”: Social Media Exposes Sexual Predator Ahmed Bassem Zaki

TRIGGER WARNING: This article or section, or pages it links to, contains information about sexual assault and/or violence which may be triggering to survivors. Last November, I was surprised to…

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News

Amr Warda’s Sexual Harassment Claims Backfires at the Egyptian FA

It’s undeniable that the Egyptian national team footballer has been acting out of bound. The 25-year-old footballer released a public apology on his official Facebook page, addressing everyone that he…