Highlights
Profile of rural women
Rural Egypt is home to 58% of the Egyptian population. Rural areas are characterised by stricter patriarchal familial and societal structures than urban areas. However, rural Upper Egypt (where 44% of Egypt’s rural population is located) and rural Lower Egypt (56% of the rural population) differ significantly in terms of their socio-cultural norms and the associated economic and political context. Disparities also exist with regards to the roles, responsibilities and social status of women, and their subsequent land ownership rates. Rural Upper Egypt shows higher gender gaps than rural Lower Egypt in significant areas such as health, literacy and poverty. View / Download: Profile of rural women More
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Understanding Masculinities: International Men and Gender Equality Survey (IMAGES) - Egypt - Key Findings (2016-2017)
The International Men and Gender Equality Survey (IMAGES) is a comprehensive study on men’s attitudes and practices – along with women’s opinions and reports of men’s practices – on a wide variety of topics related to gender equality and women empowerment. Consisting of both a household survey and companion qualitative research, the overall goal of IMAGES is to build understanding of men’s practices and attitudes related to gender equality and women empowerment in order to inform gender equality and women empowerment policies through the engagement of men and boys. More
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Zap Tharwat ft. Amina Khalil - Nour
The latest song from Egyptian rapper Zap Tharwat, featuring Amina Khalil, emphasizes the importance of gender equality in the workplace and breaking down stereotypes. The song was developed under the leadership of the National Council for Women in collaboration with UN Women Egypt Country Office with the generous support of the Embassy of Japan
Tuk Tuk drivers join efforts to make the streets of Cairo safe for women
The Cairo Safe City free of Violence against Women and Girls Programme worked with young tuk tuk drivers to prevent and respond to sexual harassment and other forms of sexual violence against women in public spaces More.
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Mariam and The Sun Short Movie
"Mariam and The Sun" is an Egyptian short movie that features the success story of a female student in a community school in upper Egypt who faced challenges to stay in school.
