Doria Shafik

Overview

Doria Shafik Regai born Tanta, Egypt December 14, 1908 (d. 1975). Egyptian feminist leader; editor; founded Daughters of the Nile, 1949; protest in parliament, 1951; 10-day fast for life brought vote, 1954.

Quotations

"No one will deliver freedom to women, except woman herself." (Feb. 1951, in al-Ahram, March 1, 2001; photo IFOR nonviolence library)