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Mona Eltahawy

Mecca pilgrimage

Muslim women are speaking out against abuse with #MosqueMeToo

Culture

Muslim women are using the hashtag #MosqueMeToo to speak out against sexual abuse that takes place during the annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia.

A fan of Mashrou' Leila holds a rainbow flag during their concert

Egypt is raiding its LGBTQ community after rainbow flags flew at a concert. And the West is silent.

Music
woman hijab

Women in Saudi Arabia have two choices: ‘Either lose your mind or become a feminist’

Development

VIDEO: 3 American students released as American journalist describes beating at hands of Egyptian authorities

Women and politics in the Muslim World

Global Politics
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Attacks on Women Protesters in Egypt

Conflict & Justice

A shocking image from the clashes shows a woman wearing an Islamic robe being dragged, semi-clothed and unconscious, by soldiers.

Arab Activist Speaks Out

Conflict & Justice

Egyptian commentator Mona Eltahawy discusses the situation in Egypt and Syria.

The Role of Women in Egypt’s Uprising

Conflict & Justice

Women have long been on the frontlines of poliltical uprisings in Egypt. Will the participation of women in this dramatic historic moment bode well for the health of a future democracy in the world’s largest Arab country?

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