Laila Soueif
/Overview
Laila Soueif born London, England May 1, 1956. Egyptian math professor; active protester of human rights; mother of two activist daughters Sanaa and Mona Seif, son Aala; leader of Tahrir Square revolution 2011; first demonstration as student Dec. 1971 against student arrests; university professors’ organization got less military control 2003; co-founded Egyptian Association against Torture 1993; protested repression at Mahalla 2008; physically intervened in arrests in revolution 2011.
Quotations
“There will be no way to govern this country unless there are radical changes that address the demands of the poor, the youth, and the most marginalized.” (Nicola Pratt interview, May 10, 2012, Jadaliyya; photo 3aan.com)