Egypt women against ‘sexual terrorism’
8 March 2013 7:00 AM IST
Aced with a spike in sexual violence against female protesters, Egyptian women are overcoming stigma and recounting painful testimonies to force silent authorities and a reticent society to confront ‘sexual terrorism.’
The victims of the attacks have been talking openly about their ordeals, insisting they will not be intimidated by a campaign they believe is aimed at shunning them from public life.
‘We are not victims, we are revolutionaries. What happened to us has made us stronger and we will continue’ to take to the streets, said activist Aida al-Kashef.
Casual harassment of women on Egypt's streets is not new. They have often been targets of abuse.
The victims of the attacks have been talking openly about their ordeals, insisting they will not be intimidated by a campaign they believe is aimed at shunning them from public life.
‘We are not victims, we are revolutionaries. What happened to us has made us stronger and we will continue’ to take to the streets, said activist Aida al-Kashef.
Casual harassment of women on Egypt's streets is not new. They have often been targets of abuse.
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