Women Politicians In Egypt

"They did not submit formal requests, fearing that the number of its members, sources of funding and unlawful objectives would be exposed."

"The Egypt Fund (EF) is a perfect example of a practical modality for a public-private partnership that can be used to capitalize on the immense pool of resources and assets belonging to the state, and crowd in the private sector in the process."

"A number of Brotherhood leaders had verbally approached me to legalize the group's status through the new bill."

"The Government of Egypt has embarked on an ambitious reform agenda to achieve key strategic objectives for the country’s growth and development by 2030 and demonstrated a strong commitment to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals at the highest political level."

"Egypt’s SWF aims to manage the state-owned assets which will be transferred to it. Its authorised capital is EGP 200bn and the issued capital is EGP 5bn. The SWF aims to fill Egypt’s financing gap and increase the participation of the private sector."

"A ban on entering the judiciary based on gender goes against Section forty"

"No more than secretaries toeing the line and being assigned tasks instead of acting like ministers capable of initiating policies."

"I express my pleasure over Al Gebali’s appointment. It is like seeing the results of what I started."

"There was no religious prohibition of showing a woman's face, that Egyptian peasants do not cover their faces, and that the white transparent cloth barely covers the face."

"I was met with resentment for being a woman. Yet I talked to them and reminded them of the prophet’s wives and families until they changed their opinions."

"Since you men claim to be wiser and have better minds than women, then how come you are seduced by seeing their faces."

"The right to peace, justice and development is enshrined in the declaration’s preamble. Egypt has a solid record in the pursuit of these goals. It has struggled to realise ambitious developmental aims despite arduous circumstances and limited resources. Its war against terrorism helps protect the region and the world from this blight while the government has made more progress in development in recent years than previous governments had in 50 years."

"That’s what happens when a political force uses violence - like the Brotherhood. They did it in a way that marginalised the democratic opposition movements - they were against democracy and against the state. Sadat supported them as a foil to democratic opposition."

"Unfortunately, the question of human rights is sometimes used as a propaganda tool. In this regard, Egypt has recently been the focus of another wave of criticism by parties driven by political, economic or personal agendas and whose attacks rely on unsubstantiated sources or plain fiction. As the Universal Declaration of Human Rights is the mother of human rights instruments, it seems worth making a calm and reasoned assessment of how Egypt truly fares in terms of its provisions."

"To get my rights. I joined Huda Shaarawy’s association and other associations that were fighting for women’s rights. I was then only 21 but to no avail."

"Citizens now have a golden opportunity to reconcile their building violations, protect their properties, and contribute to the state’s rightful dues, which will ultimately be reinvested in service and development projects across all governorates."

"I soften when she sees my three grandchildren. I consider them my retirement gratuity; they are the true source of happiness in my life."

"The ministry also offers scholarships, programs, and training courses abroad in key areas where skill enhancement is crucial, especially in sectors and specialised fields. These courses are organised in cooperation with several friendly countries, including European and Asian nations, notably China, to exchange expertise."

"Many people think that a strong woman is one who makes her own decisions alone, but that is not the case with me. My family is the source of my pride and power."

"The key word for everything I have achieved throughout my life is family."

"There’s really no comparison to the Sadat era, in many ways it’s worse but in ways it’s also better. When we were imprisoned for our activism in the 70s, no one knew about it. There was no social media of course and no state media would cover such things."

"There is now a shift in tactics, since outright street protest have become dangerous and, she says, “almost suicidal.” There’s been a renewed emphasis on media exposure and grass roots activities like regular “I am an Egyptian citizen” events, where young people visit slums and villages and speak about human rights issues while painting walls, picking up garbage or fixing train signals."

"The Islamist movement was and still is a red herring that deviates completely from the real struggle. Its ongoing violence, most recently felt by a string of bombs in Cairo and in the Sinai, also used justify repression."

"Egypt has an honourable history in the advocacy and defence of human rights, unlike some countries that always attack Egypt on its human rights record."

"With respect to the right to life, liberty and security of person (Article 3), Egypt’s efforts to fight for peace and security through its fight against terrorism have received worldwide admiration and recognition. One of the government’s main responsibilities is to meet the people’s need for safety and security and it has met with considerable success in this domain."

"In Europe, too, racism — one of the worst human rights violations — is widespread. Related to this is the way European countries handle the problem of refugees. There, they are not even treated as human beings, in contrast to Egypt which, according to a report by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, is one of the most humane countries in its treatment of refugees (see Article 14). Egypt does not pen up refugees in camps. They are welcome as ordinary members of society and enjoy the same rights and duties as others."

"I preferred to live as master of men, not their servant."

"Men claim they have superior intelligence, saying there have been more men of genius than women. They forget that only when people use their gifts do they develop. That is why poor men who have spent their lives as cooks or tailors have not excelled in the arts or sciences. How can we expect, therefore, to find women whose knowledge is confined to this sphere excelling as geniuses?"

"A home that encourages you to read and believes in the importance of freedom of choice is an enlightened home that helps you be creative and influential. My husband and I have done the same with our beloved daughters."

"The Local Development training Center in Saqqara will receive full support and attention in the coming period to address some shortcomings identified during her recent visit. New, urgent courses relevant to the ministry’s work will be added to the training plan, and the content and teaching methods of the courses will be updated, with collaboration from the National Training Academy, a leading training institution in Egypt."

"No revenge acts were taken during my mayorship."

"Gender disparities still exist. Such disparities undermine not only women's capacity to participate in and benefit from development, but also the effectiveness of development as a whole. This is the reason for the president's insistence that illiteracy must be eliminated within a short period of time."

"I want to make sure that all the legislation passed by the parliament treats women and men equally."

"The Beijing platform should no longer be viewed as a set of simple goals and aspirations, but must be used as a tool to push for the adoption of gender-sensitive policies."

"The objective now is not to renegotiate our dreams, but to emphasize the accountability of all actors through detailed discussions of goals, targets, achievements and failures. We are no longer seeking promises, but are demanding action."

"The majority of African women are still denied education and employment, and have limited opportunities in trade, industry and government."

"I was honoured by this selection for years of hard work, but we should not forget the team behind this effort, my colleagues on the professional level, and my beloved family on the personal level."

"Since the new reconciliation law took effect in May, approximately 550,000 requests for reconciliation certificates have been submitted. The ministry continues to coordinate with all relevant ministries and authorities to ensure the smooth and efficient implementation of the new law for the benefit of citizens."

"I was the second Arab female ambassador after King Hassan’s sister. I was also not the first Egyptian ambassador to Europe; I was preceded by Hatshepsut, Nefertari and Nefertiti, those Egyptian queens who are well known in the world over."

"The issue is achieving not because you are a woman, but because you are working hard."

"I believe selections, appointments and promotions should be on merit, delivery, achievements, performance and results on the ground. It’s your own merit and your hard work that you should be judged and assessed on. Nothing else."

"I think it’s good to talk about everything. It’s not good to try to cover the truth,"

"Girls are more aware of their rights and have the cour­age to submit complaints against harassers to the police."

"All in all, there were more than 1,700 scenes that were clearly offensive to women, including some that incited violence against women."

"We are beginning a new era. If there hadn’t been a revolution, I would never have run in the presidential elections.""

"a lot of our experience of the world but sometimes they take over too much and I think maybe there is something else to be explored, something more than defeat."

"Few women believe that they will be able to reach whatever position they want, regardless of their abilities."

"Women must be a key partner in preventing the propagation of offensive stereotypes and views."

"The law encompasses six major pillars. It gives a consolidated definition for MSMEs. A serious problem the MSMEs sector was facing in Egypt is having more than one definition for these enterprises. This has resulted in widescale confusion that negatively affected the sector."

"To recover, a key driver in our economy is the private sector. Enabling the private sector to grow and increase public-private partnerships in development projects, as well as creating a suitable environment for entrepreneurs and innovators to thrive and grow, is of high priority to the government, as this reflects positively on the economy."