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Morsi Campaign Condemns Assault and Harassment of Egyptian Women

Omaima Kamel assures that women's rights are top priorities in presidential candidate Morsi’s program, whether he wins elections runoff or works through parliament and other state institutions.

Political Parties and Groups Reach Consensus on Constitution-Writing Panel Composition

After a week-long discussion, political party leaders reach deal for the make-up of the constituent panel tasked with drafting Egypt’s new national charter.

Freedom and Justice Party Statement on Constituent Assembly Agreement

After week-long meetings with various political parties and community leaders, the Muslim Brotherhood’s FJP reaches broad consensus on criteria for formation of the panel entrusted with authoring Egypt’s new national

Statement Regarding Morsi’s Conference with Female Icons of Egyptian Society

Presidential contender Dr. Mohamed Morsi listens to Egyptian women’s demands, and explains to them his vision for the future of expanding opportunities for women in post-revolution Egypt.

Parliament’s Greatest Achievement Supports Rights of Female-Headed Households

Egypt’s Islamist-led parliament enacts new law amendments to provide financial and medical care help to women-headed households who were overlooked by the corrupt former regime.

Egypt’s New President Must Re-Unite People

Ahead of this week's presidential elections in Egypt, the BBC News website has asked four Egyptians with contrasting political opinions to express their hopes and fears. Khaled Hamza is editor-in-chief

The Brotherhood’s Dr. Ghozlan Sees No Obstacle to Appointing Copt or Woman Vice-President of Egypt

Seeking a tremendous transformation for Egypt, the Muslim Brotherhood is prepared to accept expert opinions and suggestions from all Egyptians in modifying their Nahda (Renaissance) Project.

FJP Women Committee Asserts Role of Women in the Nahda Project

Women of the Muslim Brotherhood’s political wing, the FJP, highlight the party’s commitment to empower women by giving them important roles in vital issues, events and activities.

Pew: 70% of Egyptians Express a Favorable View of the Muslim Brotherhood

Despite economic difficulties and political uncertainty, Egyptians remain upbeat about the course of the nation and prospects for progress. Amid rancorous debates over the presidential election and the shape of

FJP Women Committee: Military Council Bears Consequences of Women Arbitrary Arrest, Detention

With 15 female doctors and journalists arrested in Abbassiya Square near the Ministry of Defense building, FJP chief of women’s committee in East Cairo urges the ruling Military Council to