EGYPTIAN WOMEN’S VOICES MUST BE HEARD WITHOUT THREAT OF VIOLENCE – UN OFFICIAL

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EGYPTIAN WOMEN'S VOICES MUST BE HEARD WITHOUT THREAT OF VIOLENCE – UN
OFFICIALNew York, Jul 10 2013 10:00AMA senior United Nations official
today stressed the need to ensure women can make their voices heard in
Egypt without fear of violence, stressing that their right to take
part in the country's public life must be protected.

The acting head of the UN Entity for Gender Equality and the
Empowerment of Women (UN Women), Lakshmi Puri, stressed the role women
have played in the political life of the country and called for zero
tolerance against all forms of violence against women and girls after
reports of rape during protests.

"Egypt's women have been at the heart of the vibrant civil society
movement that continues to press for the rights of all Egyptians," UN
Women said in a
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release.

"Their participation in public life and the inclusion of their needs
and priorities in any political solution is a prerequisite for
inclusive democracy in Egypt."

On Wednesday, 3 July, the Egyptian military deposed President Mohamed
Morsy, suspended the Constitution and paved they way for an interim
Government. Since then, Mr. Morsy's foes and supporters have continued
to face off in huge demonstrations, with security forces and police
adding to the deepening chaos.

More than 80 people have reportedly been killed and thousands more
have been injured in the protests. In addition, media reports stated
that over 90 women have been raped during the clashes.

"UN Women is concerned by reports of the high prevalence of sexual
assaults against women in public spaces," the agency said. "UN Women
adds its voice to calls on all parties to take a firm stand and show
zero tolerance for all forms of violence against women and girls.
Egypt's women have the right to fully participate in political
dialogue without fear or threat of violence. Their voices are
essential to a peaceful and prosperous Egypt."

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and High Commissioner for Human Rights
Navi Pillay have spoken out several times on the need for all parties
in Egypt – which has been undergoing a democratic transition since the
ouster of President Hosni Mubarak two years ago – to exercise
restraint, protect human rights and resort to dialogue to peacefully
resolve differences.Jul 10 2013 10:00AM
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