Empowering marginalized women : case study : egypt 2011-2013

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The research project had three objectives: to analyze the political agendas and policies of the Egyptian government post 2011 with regard to women's rights and status; to map the diverse spectrum of newly emerging women's organizations and movements, including their visions, agendas and policies, as well as their linkages with existing women's organizations; to understand different mechanisms used by non- politicized and marginalized women to empower themselves.

This research study examines the Egyptian transition process and the emerging dynamics used by government and non-government actors to promote, support, hinder, and/or repress women's right to participate in formal and informal politics.

On the other side, this paper tries to analyze and understand different mechanisms used by marginalized and non- politicized to empower themselves.

The four research components are as follows:
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the context influencing women's rights;
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the key players influencing women's political participation;
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the dynamics of power and influences (stakeholder analysis); and
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findings and recommendations for action.