This most recent incident confirms the fears of numerous women’s groups and rights organizations about the continued risk to the lives and health of girls, the inadequacy of the protection provided by the law, and the short-sightedness of a statutory philosophy based on stricter penalties while disregarding the social tolerance of female circumcision.
Files: sexual and reproductive health and rights
Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights and the global alliance Realizing Sexual and Reproductive Justice (RESURJ) are again calling on the Egyptian legislator to amend legal provisions on abortion to guarantee women’s access to safe abortion in cases where pregnancy constitutes a threat to the woman’s life or health or if the pregnancy is the result of rape.
24 Apr 2013
Report Summary:
This report assesses the need for comprehensive sexuality education programs for youth in Egypt, highlighting significant gaps in knowledge and awareness. It draws on interviews with NGOs and literature reviews, providing policy recommendations to address these challenges. The findings underscore the urgent need for improved sexuality education to promote health and rights among Egyptian youth.
