Tag: Egypt

Egyptian Lesbian Arrested for Raising Rainbow Flag Dies by Suicide

June 14, 2020

In 2017 it was widely reported that Egyptian police arrested 57 people after they were allegedly seen raising rainbow flags at a concert in Cairo. They were reportedly detained for “promoting sexual deviancy”. Among them was the only woman arrested, a lesbian activist, Sara El Hegazy, who after finding refuge in Canada, according to media and Twitter … More Egyptian Lesbian Arrested for Raising Rainbow Flag Dies by Suicide

Michelle Bachelet on the Egyptian Violence against Women & Children

December 22, 2011

Melanie Nathan,  December 21 2011 | Women’s Political and Civil Rights in Egypt Here is the statement of Michelle Bachelet, Executive Director of UN Women, following the attacks on women and children in Egypt. Wednesday, 21 December 2011.   I note with great concern the reports of direct attacks in the past few days on … More Michelle Bachelet on the Egyptian Violence against Women & Children