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The Women’s Movement in Egypt, with Selected References to Turkey

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September 13, 2007

The Women’s Movement in Egypt, with Selected References to Turkey

This report discusses the historical backgrounds and contemporary contexts of women’s movements in Egypt and Turkey. It describes the potential of women’s movements to become a force for democratization in the contemporary Middle East and a champion of women’s rights.

Resource type
Region
Author
Nadje S. Al-Ali
Publisher
UNRISD
Publication year
2002

This report discusses the historical backgrounds and contemporary contexts of women’s movements in Egypt and Turkey. It describes the potential of women’s movements to become a force for democratization in the contemporary Middle East and a champion of women’s rights.

Resource type
Region
Author
Nadje S. Al-Ali
Publisher
UNRISD
Publication year
2002

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