Though each proportional list in the upcoming parliamentary elections must contain one woman, some prominent women political figures fear that women will be marginalised in the poll
Egyptian women stood side by side with Egyptian men in Tahrir Square during the 18 days uprising that ousted former president Hosni Mubarak. But will they also sit side by side with the men in Egypt’s first post-Mubarak parliament, or are they going to be left behind?
Since the government announced parliamentary elections will be held 28 November, Egypt’s political parties, both old and new, have begun scrambling together their candidate lists, with the hope that they may win seats in the parliament that for years has been dominated by the former ruling National Democratic Party. While some have decided to run on their own, other political parties have joined alliances and blocs in order to run for parliament with joint candidate lists, to increase their chances of winning.
Read more on Ahram Online, posted 20. oct
Though each proportional list in the upcoming parliamentary elections must contain one woman, some prominent women political figures fear that women will be marginalised in the poll
Egyptian women stood side by side with Egyptian men in Tahrir Square during the 18 days uprising that ousted former president Hosni Mubarak. But will they also sit side by side with the men in Egypt’s first post-Mubarak parliament, or are they going to be left behind?
Since the government announced parliamentary elections will be held 28 November, Egypt’s political parties, both old and new, have begun scrambling together their candidate lists, with the hope that they may win seats in the parliament that for years has been dominated by the former ruling National Democratic Party. While some have decided to run on their own, other political parties have joined alliances and blocs in order to run for parliament with joint candidate lists, to increase their chances of winning.
Read more on Ahram Online, posted 20. oct