Libya: What if Libya becomes stable with women in leading role?

Libyan women activists pondered last week in Tunisia over their contribution to peace and security in war-torn Libya after political haggle between men has divided the country. The women sent a strong message to the Dialogue process protagonists urging them to recognize women as key partners in the transitional process and not to exclude them […]

Egypt: Death of Lawyer in Custody Reignites Concern over Human Rights

The death of Egyptian lawyer Karim Hamdy, 27, in police detention has triggered major human rights watchdogs’ concerns about the rule of law in the most populous Arab country. According to local media, medical officials who examined Hamdy’s body reported signs of torture, including ten broken ribs and bleeding in the brain. The victim died […]

African teachers, medics suffer wage cuts due to debt servicing

Severe austerity measures imposed by international financial institutions on some of the poorest African countries led to public spending cuts, which affected the wages of teachers and health workers in particular, ActionAid said. Teachers across Africa are bearing the brunt of austerity, losing up to 50% of their real income over five years, while nearly […]