Egyptian women’s organizations announced Saturday the reestablishment of the Egyptian Feminist Union, a group that dates back to 1923 when it was originally founded by activist Hoda Shaarawy.
Former Chilean president and head of UN Women Michelle Bachelet, who attended the launch, said the event marked a historic moment, not only for Egyptian women but for all women and men around the world.
The Egyptian Feminist Union is the result of the cooperation of more than 1000 women’s organizations across Egypt. Prior to its first official meeting, the union met earlier on Saturday to elect its board of directors and committee members.
Egyptian women’s organizations announced Saturday the reestablishment of the Egyptian Feminist Union, a group that dates back to 1923 when it was originally founded by activist Hoda Shaarawy.
Former Chilean president and head of UN Women Michelle Bachelet, who attended the launch, said the event marked a historic moment, not only for Egyptian women but for all women and men around the world.
The Egyptian Feminist Union is the result of the cooperation of more than 1000 women’s organizations across Egypt. Prior to its first official meeting, the union met earlier on Saturday to elect its board of directors and committee members.