Doaa Emam

Egyptian Journalist

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Aid vs. empowerment: The economic siege on feminist advocacy

Society_

From severed USAID lifelines to "political punishment" for Gaza advocacy, Egypt’s civil society is struggling to survive a radical shift in the global support map.

Doaa Emam_ 8-6-2026

Aid vs. empowerment: The economic siege on feminist advocacy

Egypt's cold sweep on refugees

Society_

Intensified security operations impose a new rhythm on refugees’ lives in Egypt. What were once intermittent campaigns have become a near-daily reality.

Doaa Emam_ 16-2-2026

Egypt's cold sweep on refugees

Applied Technology Schools: New path to unemployment

Society_

When Egypt’s promise of easy jobs meets the reality of broken dreams: inside the applied tech schools trapping students in a maze of promises they can’t escape.

Doaa Emam_ 2-6-2025

Applied Technology Schools: New path to unemployment