Feminist activist speaks to Salzburg Global about Egypt's transition process
Azza Kamel, founder of Fouada Watch, and the Arab Network, has accused sections of the arts sector in Egypt of misrepresenting reality.
Ms Kamel, a feminist activist, spoke to Salzburg Global whilst attending the session ‘Getting Transition Right: A rights-based approach towards Diversity and Inclusivity’.
In our latest podcast, the prominent writer describes how the focus on women in the media is on their bodies and appearance.
She describes the work of the Arab Network and how it was created to monitor and change the image of men and women in the media.
In addition to these topics, Ms Kamel discusses the role she played during the 2011 revolution in Egypt and how she helped mobilize support. This included writing a number of articles for Al Shorouk and Nahdit Misr newspapers.
Ms Kamel holds a prominent role in presenting women’s rights and issues on the political agenda for the new Constitution of Egypt following the 2011 Revolution.
Fouada Watch aims to monitor the performance of the executive authority, political parties, and Islamic trends and movements when it comes to women’s rights.
She also established the Shoft Taharosh (I Saw Harassment) initiative after noting the increasing amount of harassment women faced.
The Shoft Taharosh (I Saw Harassment) initiative aims to combat harassment, raise awareness and to develop policy papers to be submitted to decision and policymakers to take action.
She is a member of the steering committee of Women’s and Democratic Transition in Egypt Forum and seeks to enhance principles of equality among women, combat violence against women and encourage women’s political involvement.
Ms Kamel is also the national partner and consultant on ending discrimination and promoting peace and security for women in the Middle East for the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom.
