Egyptian Centre for Women's Rights
| Founded | 1996 |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-profit |
| Location | |
Area served | Egypt |
Key people | Nihad Abu Al Qumsan (Chairperson) |
| Slogan | Advancing women's legal and political rights since 1996 |
| Website | Official website |
The Egyptian Centre for Women's Rights (ECWR) is a civil, independent, non-governmental, non-partisan, not-for-profit organization in Egypt. It supports Egyptian woman in obtaining full rights and equality with men. In addition, the ECWR motivates legislative authorities to review legislation related to women's rights, not only as it relates to the Egyptian Constitution, but international agreements as well. The ECWR consolidates both civil and political women's rights, and offers legal services to women who can not afford to pay for them.[1] Nihad Abu El-Qoumsan heads the organization.[2]
According to a survey issued by the ECWR in 2008, 83 percent of Egyptian women and 98 percent of foreign women within Egypt had experienced sexual harassment at some time. Of those who reported cases of sexual harassment to ECWR, only 12 percent had gone to the police with a complaint.[3] Considering sexual harassment to be a social 'cancer', the ECWR asked the government to introduce legislation to curb it.
References
- ↑ "Non-governmental organizations concerned with women". sis.gov.eg. 2005. Retrieved 2008-11-21.
- ↑ Abdelhadi, Magdi (18 July 2008). "Egypt's sexual harassment 'cancer'". bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 2008-11-21.
- ↑ "Hundreds of Cairo teens arrested for 'flirting': police". breitbart.com. 20 November 2008. Retrieved 2008-11-21.