Egypt: Women Council Brainstorms Ways to Combat Sexual Harassment

Chairwoman of the National Council for Women, Mervat al-Talawy, said that sexual harassment is among the most critical of issues facing women in Egyptians streets and public areas.

Talawy warned in a statement on Sunday of the dangers of the phenomena on the safety and welfare of the community, adding that the council is currently attempting to raise awareness on the subject.

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