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CAMPUS MAGAZINE: A Woman without Hijab is like a chair with 3 legs!
Written on 15 Sep, 2010 at 16:11 in Articles.مقالات, CAMPUS MAGAZINE | viewed times
“No! I do not care about your soul! I do not want to see you or what lies in your heart! I only want your body! And guess what? I do not want you to look at me! I do... (Continue reading)
Egypt: Niqab ban in France stirs controversy again
Written on 25 Jul, 2010 at 14:22 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
In October 2009, the Niqab (or face cover) stirred a lot of controversy when the late Sheikh Mohammed Tantawi - head of Al Azhar and Egypt's Imam - asked a 13 year old girl to uncover her face while he... (Continue reading)
Egyptian Liberals mourn the death of Dr. Nasr Hamed Abu Zeid
Written on 25 Jul, 2010 at 11:18 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
Dr. Nasr Hamed Abu Zeid, a prominent Egyptian scholar once accused of apostasy for his contemporary interpretation of Islam, has died on July 5, 2010. He was 66. Officials at the Cairo hospital where Abu Zeid had been receiving treatment... (Continue reading)
Egypt: When did Saudi Arabia become Switzerland’s role model?
Written on 8 Dec, 2009 at 3:17 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
On Sunday, November 29, 57.5% of Swiss voters approved a ban on the construction of new minarets atop mosques, paving the way for a constitutional amendment. The referendum will affect the construction of new minarets (not mosques) and will... (Continue reading)
Egypt: Egyptian Male Blogger Orders Artificial Hymen
Written on 29 Oct, 2009 at 2:09 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
When Radio Netherlands broadcasted an Arabic translation of the Artificial Virginity Hymen kit, when Youm7 newspaper announced that the product will be available on the Egyptian market for LE 83, when conservative parliament members in Egypted wanted the product banned... (Continue reading)
Egypt: Will Farouk Hosni be Unesco’s Next Director General ?
Written on 22 Sep, 2009 at 1:15 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
Egyptian Minister of Culture, Farouk Hosni has made it to the fourth round of voting for the post of Director General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), the global institution concerned with genuine dialogue based upon... (Continue reading)
Egypt: Why do we arrest those who do not fast?
Written on 11 Sep, 2009 at 1:00 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
For the first time in Egypt, the Ministry of Interior arrests Muslims who eat and drink in public during Ramadan. Activists on Twitter said the arrests are illegal and the Ministry proves they are!... (Continue reading)
Egyptians React to the Sudanese “Sin”
Written on 11 Sep, 2009 at 0:56 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
Sudanese UN female employee Lubna Hussein faced threats of imprisonment and flogging for the “sin” of wearing trousers in Khartoum - and her saga is far from over.... (Continue reading)
Egypt: Bloggers on the Fence
Written on 7 Jan, 2009 at 16:58 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
Sitting on the fence requires objectivity, tolerance, and integrity. Mona Eltahawy chose to sit on the fence and Amr Gharbeia asks people to choose a solution. In her post: "On Fence Toughtest Stance in Mideast", Mona Eltahawy stated that:... (Continue reading)
Egypt: Dirty Sexy Secrets
Written on 5 Dec, 2008 at 4:18 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
Young enlightened Egyptian bloggers write about their society's sex code, racism, bigotry, and lust after scandals - all in an attempt to make Egypt a better place to live in. Marwa Rakha zooms into the Egyptian blogosphere to bring us... (Continue reading)
Is Secularism the answer to Egypt’s Sectarianism?
Written on 27 Nov, 2008 at 3:58 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
Egypt has always been known as an Islamic country where Muslims, Christians, and Jews peacefully co-existed. Today this is no longer the case. Is secularism the solution? Following is an outline of the discussion taking place on Egyptian blogs today.... (Continue reading)
The Middle East’s Generation Facebook
Written on 6 Nov, 2008 at 2:50 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
What will the Middle East look like 25 years from now? That was the assignment the World Policy Journal gave Mona El Tahawy for their 25th anniversary edition. Mona decided to have some fun and imagine. This is what she... (Continue reading)
Mourning a sexually harassed Egypt – Part 2
Written on 29 Jul, 2008 at 2:12 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
Reuters published survey on sexual harassment in Egypt is still stirring angry responses from Egyptian bloggers. Marwa Rakha sheds light on more reactions in this post. ... (Continue reading)
