It wouldn’t be enough to regard the recent allegations against Ahmed Bassam Zaki as a singular case, or simply another ‘harasser’ out of a million others. What we are currently witnessing is only a fraction of a monstrous culture of misogyny, which demands further action to cut the problem at its roots. Speak out, follow activists and survivors, and persistently raise awareness. Just as how the brutal killing of George Floyd revealed deeper issues in institutions and the society, so must cases like Bassam require further investigation as to how this culture developed and continues to develop overtime. In response to the Weinstein story and the #MeToo movement, Time’s Up was set up by Hollywood actresses and actors as a movement against sexual harassment in the industry, which created a $13-million legal defense fund to support women in their legal cases. Whether it’s by donating money, sharing important links, educating yourself or amplifying the voices of survivors, below are just a few resources to help you fight against the culture of misogyny. We will also continue to add to it as events evolve. 1. Listen and educate yourself Right now is…
A Guide to Support Survivors and the Movement Against Misogyny in Egypt
July 3, 2020
