The political battle raging on Cairo’s streets is focused on President Mohamed Morsi’s autocratic actions in his efforts to rush through his draft constitution, but the anxiety of those on the street ...

Every time Amira Mohamed stepped onto the pitch, it was never just a game. For her, and hundreds of Egyptian female footballers, the field was a battlefield – not one against opponents, but against ...

CAIRO (AP) – Waleed Hammad dressed conservatively for his secret mission into the world of sexual harassment and abuse on the streets of Cairo, donning a long tan skirt and sleeved shirt, and at times ...

In Egypt women rappers like Dareen are battling to make their mark in a booming industry long-dominaed by men — Ahmed HASAN Egyptian rapper Dareen is a whirlwind of sharp verses and curly hair on ...

NPR is reporting that Buthayna Kamel is making history. She has announced her candidacy for presidency, which is a first for women in Egypt. Kamel’s candidacy in the presidential election, which will ...

This post is part of our special coverage Egypt Revolution 2011. Almost a year into Egypt's revolution in which millions of people took to the streets calling for dignity, freedom and social equality, ...

This past June 30-year-old Egyptian socialist, writer, and lesbian activist Sarah Hegazi committed suicide in Canada. Her last Instagram photo showed her laying under a blue sky with the words "The ...

The position of women in the New Kingdom was based on a unique combination of ancient tradition and modern sophistication. The opportunities available to most women were limited by centuries of ...

ESNA, Egypt, Jan 5 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Lekaa El Kholy's father used to rub a little blackened engine oil onto her face and tell her to wear overalls when they went to the Egyptian city of ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. A high-ranking Egyptian military official Wednesday denied reports by ...