Author Archives: speakupw
They Sexualized War
Salma Ahmed Wednesday 9 March 2022
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Media outreach التواصل الصحفي
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Advocating for amendments in the Egyptian law
Speak Up advocated with Tadwein For Gender Studies for amendments in the Egyptian law that criminalized Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). The suggested amendments were accepted and adopted by the Egyptian House of Representatives in March 2021. In April 2021, Egyptian President ratified the new amendments to Penal Code on FGM.
Removing part of Citroën Ad
French car manufacturer Citroën withdrew an advertisement and apologized, after social media backlash, for promoting sexual harassment.
Provision of free sanitry pads
Speak up started a campaign about the necessity of provision of sanitary pads in bathrooms in workplaces, schools, restaurants and cafés; Because they are basic needs, not luxuries, just as wipes and soap. After the campaign, free sanitary pads to over 20 governmental schools and 6 restaurants.
The Brazilian Harasser
Speak Up worked with Brazilian activists on a joint campaign in Arabic, English, and Portuguese calling for the arrest of the Brazilian doctor accused of sexual harassment in Egypt. In less than 24 hours the doctor was arrested, publicly apologized, and was deported to Brazil.