Publication

This report discusses the context and the political events that led to the establishment of the Violence Against Women (VAW) unit in the Egyptian police force. The author outlines the unit’s work since 2013 and the key challenges it faces. She concludes that ensuring accountability for police abuses and establishing civilian oversight and democratic governance as part of a broader reform process are necessary alongside improvements in training and practices across the police force. The paper concludes with recommendations to the Egyptian government on how to improve the country's policing response to violence against women.