Egyptian Women Speak Out Against Sexual Violence At Protests

NPR | Feb. 21, 2013 2:52 a.m. | Updated: Feb. 21, 2013 7:58 a.m.

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Leila Fadel

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In Egypt, sexual violence against women is on the rise. Sexual violence has become a chronic problem in Egypt, a state where security is breaking down and mass protests are un-policed. And as the number of assaults increase, many women say they will no longer be silent.