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Student journalist describes being sexually assaulted by mob in Egypt

By Maya | Published: June 28, 2012

Tweet*Trigger warning* Another horrifying sexual assault against a woman journalist in Egypt is spotlighting the epidemic of harassment in the country–as well as the risks lady reporters regularly face across the globe. The attack against Natasha Smith, a British student journalist working on a documentary about women’s rights, during the post-election celebrations this past weekend [...]

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FIFA takes first step towards lifting hijab ban for Muslim women soccer players

By Maya | Published: March 6, 2012

TweetFile this one as a win! Muslim female soccer players are celebrating a decision by the International Football Association Board to allow them to test specially designed head coverings for four months. Soccer’s international governing body, known as FIFA, has prohibited headscarves since 2007, citing safety concerns. The new headscarves will be fastened with Velcro [...]

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