BY: AISHA ILYAD Being a virgin is apparently a condition for acceptance for girls looking to attend university in Egypt. Elhamy Agina, an Egyptian member of parliament, wants all Egyptian girls to undergo compulsory “virginity tests” prior to recieving admission…
These women are combining fashion and plastic in a fight against pollution
BY: SAMANTHA TAPP Think about how many plastic bags you throw out on a monthly basis. Now, try to imagine how many plastic bags are thrown out every month in your city. Imagine these bags being used to improve environmental…
How ancient Egyptians paved the way for today’s beauty standards
BY: AISHA ILYAD Egypt – the land of magic and unknown ancient secrets, decorated with the greatest man-made structure of the ancient world, the great pyramid of Giza – is a land of many treasures. When Greek historian and philosopher, Herodotus,…