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Egyptian women urged to 'put on your dress'

An Egyptian activist has called for women to fight sexual harassment on Egypt's streets by ditching the hijab and dressing as they please.

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Dina Anwar launches her campaign calling on Egyptian women and girls to wear dresses and express their femininity, Aug. 25, 2015. — FACEBOOK/Put on your dress and femininity

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