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Nazra
for Feminist Studies
is a Women’s Rights focused research organization, composed of young
researchers and activists of both sexes. We aim at enhancing the involvement of
young men and women in the gender debate in Egypt and the Middle East,
believing firmly that Women’s Rights represent an indivisible element of Human
Rights on the one hand and of Democracy on the other.
We
seek to let out a younger voice within the Human Rights and Feminist movements
in Egypt, opening a door for the participation of a new generation of activists
and researchers.
Nazra takes into consideration the social context and societal pressures
affecting the situation of women and their acquired rights. Nazra also takes
great interest in the tremendous strain that Feminists and Women’s Rights
Activists suffer.
Therefore,
we hope to develop theoretical frameworks for mechanisms of support and action
that can help assuage, and ultimately eradicate, such pressures. We invest
special effort in studying and developing innovative methods of communication
with regard to Women’s issues and the obstacles facing their advancement.
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Collaborative Human Rights
Organizations Statement - November 25, 2011
Today marks the International Day
for The Elimination of Violence Against Women, and we as feminist organizations
wanted to take part in the 16 days of
Activism Against Gender Based Violence Campaign by organizing events in
Egypt, especially that this year’s theme is challenging Militarism and Ending
Violence against Women. This year’s theme was a chance for us to draw attention
on the current situation in Egypt and how living under military rule
contributes greatly in escalating violence against women by reinforcing
patriarchy.
We started planning several activities based on this year’s theme, however, due
to the current circumstance and the violations committed against protestors,
the organizations signing this statement decided not to take part in the
campaign, and to join the protests .......