Amidst the many social and political transformations Egypt is witnessing, the dignity and value of Egyptian women continue to be tested day after day through waves of insults and belittlement.
These are not always coming from external enemies – some are from internal voices who seek to distort the image of an Egyptian woman into a commodity to be bought and sold, or little more than a card to be played in the game of interests and influence.
A sentiment spread across social media lately alleges that in Egypt, ‘a woman might be taken away from her husband in return of money’, and that ‘sports, championships, and parliament are all bought with money and bribes’.
These are not simply a passing opinion – they are a sharp stab in the heart of every honorable Egyptian woman.
It serves to humiliate the role of an Egyptian woman and is a gross offense towards the efforts she has made in work, creativity, political participation, and social engagement.
But what is most regrettable is the dragging of the Parliament into the matter, if Egyptian women only entered it through money or influence – yet history and reality belie this claim. Egyptian women were and still are genuine partners in parliamentary life, participating in legislation and oversight, all while raising issues with courage and responsibility.
They have made tangible contributions within the Egyptian Parliament, as well as in international parliamentary forums.
Among these, we recall prominent figures such as Dr. Amena Nosseir, who championed moderate and enlightened thought, and Anissa Hassouna, who was a voice for social justice and the fight against corruption, distinguished in her courageous and respectful presentation of women’s and family issues.
Such a sentiment warps the reality of women’s parliamentary experience and is a betrayal of the truth that these women did not reach their position through bribery, but through diligence, knowledge, competence, and the trust of the voters.
Egyptian women have never been mere followers or commodities – rather, they have always been and continue to be makers of events, leaders of change, and fighters for their rights and the rights of their nation.
How dare some tarnish this glorious history with words that reflect their unacceptable contempt and arrogance?
The dignity of women is not up for debate. It is a matter of principle and the responsibility of society as a whole.
It is unacceptable for women to be used as a pretext to justify corruption or as material for ridicule and cheap accusations.
Instead, they should be partners in combating it, not made into its victims.
A society that does not respect its women cannot hope for progress. Those who try to undermine women are the very ones who stand as obstacles to the nation’s advancement.
The time has come to restore the respect due to Egyptian women, not through slogans, but by protecting their image and presenting true role models from the women of this nation.
Let us raise our voices loudly: the dignity of women is a red line and a national responsibility that cannot be compromised.
Author’s biography
Margaret Azer is a veteran politician and lawyer specializing in cassation cases and the legal counsel for Tayba Schools and Institutes.
A former Member of Parliament (2015 – 2020), she served as the undersecretary of the Human Rights Committee in the House of Representatives for five consecutive years. She was also a former member of the International Parliament (2015 – 2020) and a member of the Arab and African Women’s Committee for five years.
An elected member and the undersecretary of the Women’s Committee in the African Parliament, she was appointed to the National Council for Women and elected as its Secretary-General (2012 – 2015).
She also served as a member of the Board of Trustees of Al-Watan Newspaper (2013 – 2018).
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