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Egypt: Domestic Violence Affects All |
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Written by DI Media Committee
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Friday, 13 June 2008 |
 The Association for the Development and Enhancement of Women
Violence is a Quiet Tragedy that Affects us
All
Source: The Association for the Development and
Enhancement of Women (ADEW) & IANSA
Until very recently in Egypt, there has
been no awareness of the extent, nature and impact of domestic violence.
Violence stems from women's subordinateposition in society,
especially in a culture as traditional and patriarchal as Egypt. While
awareness of violence is slowly emerging, there are still very few
services supporting women and addressing public attitudes and
policies. Until ADEW began its campaign, there were no services offering a
comprehensive package of housing, counseling, and life skills development;
it is in the context of this vacuum that we are launching the
Shelter Program. The House of Eve is a ground-breaking initiative to assist
and empower women, children, and the greater community.
Domestic Violence Statistics of Egypt
- 33% of married women report having
been beaten at least once in their marriage (1995)
- 72% of surveyed women who experienced
violence reported being beaten by their husbands, 43% by their
fathers, and 37% by their brothers (1995)
- 80% of rural women in Egypt report
beatings are common and often justified (1995)
- 96% of 444 women interviewed in
Manshiet Nasser where ADEW works reported some kind of physical or
sexual violence (2001)
These figures may only represent the
tip of the iceberg. A variety of factors such as social pressure,
economic pressure, family honor, lack of education, lack of appropriate
services and ultimately lack of feasible alternatives dissuade women
from leaving a violent situation or finding help.
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