Posted by: pinkpangea on: July 8, 2009
The government’s new publication about sexual harassment, meant to counter the rising number of sexual harassment cases, sees women largely at fault, and blames their drug use and immodest dress, even with the veil. Clerics say that sexual harassment is equivalent to a lack of religious discipline and that stricter guidelines must be put [...]
Posted by: pinkpangea on: July 7, 2009
The Egyptian government recently published a pamphlet for imams called, Sexual Harassment: Causes and Treatments, which explains how to approach the increased sexual harassment of women in their congregations. The pamphlet includes causes for the worsening of sexual harassment in Egypt, such as declining religious consciousness, sexual images on the internet and television, women’s [...]
Posted by: pinkpangea on: July 6, 2009
Washington Post writer Sharon Henderson shares safety tips and advice for women traveling to Cairo, Egypt. Henderson warns women travelers of the dangers of responding to lewd comments and being groped in public places.
“Safe and Sound in Cairo“: Washington Post, 6/21/09.
Posted by: pinkpangea on: July 4, 2009
Though women cover up in Cairo, Egypt, sexual harassment persists. Women who wish to leave their homes take self-defense courses to protect themselves against male perpetrators.
“Covered Up, and Harassed, in Cairo”: The New York Times, 7/23/09.
