Today we are sharing an episode from one of our newest series -- Strongman. It’s a show that takes on the rise of authoritarianism in a new way, by telling intimate stories about power and control at every level of society, all over the world. 

This episode, host Hind Hassan takes us to Egypt, where sexual violence has often been used to silence women and limit their political power. But some women in the country have started to speak up about their experiences of sexual harassment and assault -- including about an infamous case of rape at Cairo’s Fairmont hotel.

You can go listen to the entire series of Strongman right now in all the places you get your podcasts. 

For resources on sexual harassment and assault go to https://www.rainn.org/ in the U.S. and http://ecwronline.org/ in Egypt.

Strongman is a production of VICE News, It’s hosted and reported by Hind Hassan. And each episode has additional amazing reporters from around the world.

Stephanie Kariuki is the Senior Producer. Field Producer on this episode is Lama Al Arian.

Strongman is produced by Pete Lang Stanton and Pallavi Kottamasu. Sam Eagan is the associate producer.

Sound Design and original score by Pran Bandi. Annie Aviles is the Executive Producer. 

Kate Osborn is the VP of Vice Audio.

Our Senior Production Manager is Janet Lee. Production coordination from Stephanie Brown.

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