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Is a tragedy in Egypt changing women鈥檚 rights?

Basant Khaled allegedly died from suicide after photos were shared online. Women in Egypt are asking for a change of perspective on sexual harassment

Basant Khaled was 17 when she is believed to have taken her own life.
It鈥檚 alleged that private, digitally altered images of Basant were shared online.
And that they were seen by fellow students.
Her family say she wasn鈥檛 able to cope with people鈥檚 comments before her suicide.
Her story has led to much discussion on social media in Egypt.
And women are calling for more rights and supports for women facing sexual harassment.

This episode contains frank discussions of suicide

Host: Alan Kasujja (@kasujja)
Reporting: Rana Taha
Guest: Farah Swellam

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