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Egypt Celebrates the First Anniversary of the Revolution

News

It has been a year since Egyptian protesters took to the streets on 25 January, and generated intense demonstrations across the country that would lead, 18 days later, to the overthrowing of president Hosni Mubarak.

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"Gender Agenda 2012 - Across the MENA Region"

Projects

On the 2nd of February, Gender Concerns International will be organizing the "Gender Agenda 2012" event, which marks the presentation of our Gender Election Monitoring (GEM) Mission Reports, Tunisia and Morocco.

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Egyptian women continue struggle for gender equality

News

Egyptian women participated at the frontlines of the Egyptian revolution last year. They now question whether the rule of the military and Islamic parties will mute their new-found voice in public life, and how Egypt will move forward towards a more gender equal society.

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Vacancies - French/Arabic speaking Interns

Vacancy

Gender Concerns International is looking for French and/or Arabic speaking interns, who are available on a short notice. If you are interested please send your CV and motivation to info@genderconcerns.org

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Libyan election law restricts parliamentary seats held by women to 10% percent

News

After successful monitoring missions in Tunisia and Morocco, Gender Concerns International is continuing her work in the MENA region, preparing a project to work in Libya with women's organizations and human rights groups.

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Conclusion of Final Report GEM Mission Morocco

News

Gender Concerns International has completed its final report on the GEM Mission which took place in Morocco on the occasion of the November 25th Parliamentary Elections.

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Presidential Election in Yemen postponed?

News

The foreign minister of Yemen said that the planned presidential election of February 21st might have to be delayed. The U.N.-backed transition plan designed to end months of unrest in the country, scheduling the election a year before its planned date, will now be delayed.

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15 year old Afghan girl tortured for several months by her in-laws to force her into prostitution.

News

15 year old Afghan girl tortured for several months by her in-laws to force her into prostitution. Sahar Gul (15) was married off to a 30-year-old man around seven months ago, in Baghlan province when she was just 14 years old. Her parents contacted the police after not being able to see her for several months. According to Baghlan police official Jawid Basharat, Sahar Gul was rescued from a dark, windowless room in her in-laws' house.

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Only One Woman Appointed Minister in the Newly-Formed Moroccan Government

News

Bassima Hakkaoui was appointed yesterday at the Social and Women's Affairs Ministry as the only woman in the 31-member cabinet. "This is a step back" declared Khadija Riyadi, president of the Moroccan Association of Human Rights.

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Vacancy EU Project The Hague - Kabul

Vacancy

Gender Concerns International seeks qualified candidates for its new office in Kabul Afghanistan. We are looking for a Communication Officer and a Liaison Officer & Lobbyist.

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