Amnesty International
"Almost every girl and woman – regardless of age, social status or choice of
attire – who has walked the streets or taken public transport in Cairo, has
experienced some form of verbal or physical sexual harassment.
This isn’t new. For years, Egyptian women’s rights activists and others have
called on the authorities to recognize the seriousness of the problem.
There needs to be a fundamental shift in institutionalized attitudes that
discriminate against women.
The Egyptian authorities must introduce legal reforms, prosecute perpetrators
and address root causes, because the plight of women who have experienced sexual
violence has been ignored.
Blame is placed on the victims for being dressed “indecently”, or for daring
to be present in “male” public spaces.
The horrific testimonies emerging following protests commemorating the second
anniversary of the “25 January Revolution” have brought to light how violent mob
sexual attacks against women have happened, but have rarely been brought to
public attention........"
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