Articles written by: Zaynab Khojji
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Monday, 24 Sep, 2012
The need to overhaul the education system in Egypt has long been recognised by Egyptian academics, political and economic analysts, and teachers. The obstacles that the education system has to deal with are formidable, including poor-quality teaching, the fact that students are encouraged not to think critically, and the stifling influence of the government on the national curriculum.
A recent conference at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) in London entitled ‘Educatio...
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One of the deeply-rooted problems that Egyptian women from all sections of society face is sexual harassment. It is not a new problem, but one that seems to have escalated during the last three months according to campaigners cited in a BBC report on the issue.
Forced virginity tests of female protestors in Tahrir Square at the hands of the military in 2011, sexual harassment—both physical and verbal—encountered on public transport and in public places, and the male mobs that molest...
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Tuesday, 28 Aug, 2012
This report not only extensively explores the relationship between Turkey and its regional neighbors, but also its relations with its international partners such as the U...
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Friday, 10 Aug, 2012
Not much is known about the current Prime Minister of Egypt, Dr Hisham Qandil, except for general details about his education and career as a water and irrigation engineer. He is s...
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The cabinet of Egypt’s first democratically elected president was officially sworn in yesterday, led by Prime Minister Hisham Qandil. Qandil, the former Minister of Water Resourc...
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Thursday, 26 Jul, 2012
This report not only provides a comprehensive insight into the conflict between North and South Sudan but also highlights the domestic conflicts and economic crises that the tw...
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Friday, 13 Jul, 2012
The call for a million man march in Tahrir Square today by the political arm of the Muslim Brotherhood- the Freedom and Justice Party, and Salafist groups to protest against th...
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