Mona Eltahawy

Mecca pilgrimage

Muslim women are speaking out against abuse with #MosqueMeToo

Muslim women are using the hashtag #MosqueMeToo to speak out against sexual abuse that takes place during the annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia.

Muslim women are speaking out against abuse with #MosqueMeToo
A fan of  Mashrou' Leila holds a rainbow flag during their concert

Egypt is raiding its LGBTQ community after rainbow flags flew at a concert. And the West is silent.

Egypt is raiding its LGBTQ community after rainbow flags flew at a concert. And the West is silent.
woman hijab

Women in Saudi Arabia have two choices: 'Either lose your mind or become a feminist'

Women in Saudi Arabia have two choices: 'Either lose your mind or become a feminist'
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Attacks on Women Protesters in Egypt

Attacks on Women Protesters in Egypt

VIDEO: 3 American students released as American journalist describes beating at hands of Egyptian authorities

VIDEO: 3 American students released as American journalist describes beating at hands of Egyptian authorities

Arab Activist Speaks Out

Egyptian commentator Mona Eltahawy discusses the situation in Egypt and Syria.

Arab Activist Speaks Out

The Role of Women in Egypt's Uprising

Women have long been on the frontlines of poliltical uprisings in Egypt. Will the participation of women in this dramatic historic moment bode well for the health of a future democracy in the world's largest Arab country?

The Role of Women in Egypt's Uprising

Women and politics in the Muslim World

In Kuwait and Iraq women are winning elections, but women's rights are still an issue in the Muslim world.

Women and politics in the Muslim World