6 stories from the past 30 days · Women's rights & gender-based violence
An Egyptian court acquitted a defendant accused of sexually harassing a woman on public transportation, despite investigations showing he had repeatedly harassed her over several days in February. The acquittal came after the victim, Mariam Shawky, published footage of the incident that went viral. Human rights organization EIPR is calling for the prosecution to appeal the ruling.
A tragic incident occurred in the Karmouz neighborhood of Alexandria, Egypt, in which a man killed his mother and five siblings. The man subsequently attempted to take his own life but was rescued.
Violence incidents occurring in Tunisian schools are escalating into serious criminal offenses, according to reporting by Al-Araby Al-Jadeed. The nature and extent of these incidents requires further investigation.
Death sentences by stoning have been issued against two women in Sudan in recent months, raising concerns about judicial independence and the application of laws from the previous Islamist regime. The cases highlight questions about the separation of powers, political interference in the judiciary, and women's status within the justice system during a period of active conflict and institutional collapse.
Israeli settlers have been accused of sexually assaulting a Palestinian in front of their family, according to Middle East Monitor.
Syria's Interior Minister opened a female police institute in Tel Breef, Damascus, aimed at expanding women's roles in law enforcement and security work.