[ 23.7.2013, ]

His Excellency
Mr. Mohamed Ibrahim Abdel Hakam
The Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt
Pelléova 14
160 00 Prague 6 - Bubeneč

Your Excellency, dear Mr. Ambassador,

women protesters standing up for their rights have faced horrific sexual violence around Cairo’s iconic Tahrir Square. The authorities have done little to stop the sexual violence or bring those responsible to justice. The current political uncertainty should not mean that the issue of sexual violence against women is ignored. 

Therefore we appeal to you to adress Egypt's leaders to  condemn sexual violence in all its forms, and put in place a comprehensive plan to protect women’s rights and combat sexual violence.


Helena Skálová,
Executive Director
Gender Studies,
Prague, Czech Republic.