Egyptian Streets
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 13:29:19 +0000Egypt’s Public Prosecution Issues Call for Video Evidence of Fairmont Gang Rape Case
Earlier today, the office of Egypt’s Public Prosecutor issued a statement calling on potential witnesses and persons of interest in the Fairmont case to turn in the video of the alleged gang rape. In the announcement, released on social media, the ...
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 07:42:08 +0000Egyptian Aged 40 or Older? You Can Register for COVID-19 Vaccination This Month
Egypt’s Minister of Health Hala Zayed announced on Tuesday afternoon that registration for COVID-19 vaccination would open for all citizens on 28 February, with priority given to those aged 40 and above and those who are otherwise suffering fro...
Tue, 23 Feb 2021 09:58:08 +0000Why Egypt Needs a Monkey Sanctuary
A few months ago, after moving to Egypt, I came across a pet shop located on a busy Cairo street that had a full-sized vervet monkey in a tiny cage. I went over to check on him, and he immediately grabbed my jacket with his human-like hands to rub hi...
Tue, 23 Feb 2021 09:32:25 +0000Change and Shifting Perspective: Women and Major Hair Transformations
As women, we’ve all experienced dire need for change, to obstruct routine, to lift a weight off our shoulders, to start anew somehow – also commonly known as, the major hair cut or hair transformation. While getting a hair cut may sound or ...
Mon, 22 Feb 2021 10:47:00 +0000Egyptian Ministry Establishes ‘Equal Opportunity Unit’ to Promote Gender Equality and Counter Discrimination
Minister of Planning and Economic Development, Dr. Hala El-Said, announced on Sunday that the Ministry is establishing an ‘Equal Opportunities Unit’ to promote gender equality, counter discrimination and inclusiveness at the Ministry. The...
Sun, 21 Feb 2021 10:35:04 +0000Navigating the Freelance Life in Egypt: Video and Filmmaking
The nine-to-five lifestyle has been slowly diminishing in the last several years worldwide, with “hustle” culture finding its way to the forefront and books like “The Four Hour Workweek” trending. Many college graduates find themselves trying...
Sun, 21 Feb 2021 10:17:44 +0000Merhan Keller Talks Individual Activism on The Egyptian Streets Podcast
The fourth episode of the Egyptian Streets Podcast hosts Merhan Keller, a woman with many titles including being a women’s rights activist, a mother, a model and much more. As she phrases it, there isn’t a job she hasn’t tried. Merh...
Sat, 20 Feb 2021 17:12:28 +0000Tamer Amin Show Suspended For Offensive Commentary on Upper Egyptians
The Egyptian Supreme Council for Media Regulation (SCMR) has officially announced the suspension of popular TV personality Tamer Amin on Friday 19 February due to offensive comments he made about Upper Egyptians. Amin made the offensive comments in a...
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 15:10:03 +0000A Story About Vulnerability: Egyptian Singer Malak Exposes the Raw and Authentic in Music
In her most recent music video ‘You Are’, 28-year-old Malak El Husseiny echoes an “oceanic” feeling; reflecting the quiet, peace and stillness of nature as she sings through poetic honesty about the complexities of her emotions and the nuance...
Thu, 18 Feb 2021 19:37:01 +0000Egypt’s Dar Al-Iftaa Launches ‘Birth Control is Permissible’ Hashtag to Counter Overpopulation
In light of state efforts to counter overpopulation, Egypt’s Dar al-Iftaa, the official Egyptian Islamic governmental body, launched a recent campaign on its pages on Facebook and Twitter titled, “Birth Control is Permissible.” This is in...