Heba Morayef: Human rights and Egypt's public

Human Rights Watch researcher pessimistic about increased anti-discrimination protections for Egyptian women and minorities.

Lauren E. BohnOctober 17, 2011 09:52

A conversation with one of Egypt's leading human rights advocates.

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Heba Morayef: Human rights and Egypt's public

Human Rights Watch researcher pessimistic about increased anti-discrimination protections for Egyptian women and minorities.

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