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Huda Sha'arawi

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“An Egyptian feminist leader and social reformer, Huda Sha'arawi was a pioneer of women's rights in Egypt and the Arab world. She is best known for founding the Egyptian Feminist Union and for publicly removing her face veil in 1923, symbolizing a broader push for women's emancipation.”

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The manifesto · 10 principles

Public courage matters: meaningful change often requires visible acts that break silence and set examples for others.
Women should support one another and build institutions that advance shared progress.
National independence and women’s rights are linked; a modern nation cannot thrive while half its people are oppressed.
Reform should be pursued through organized collective action, not only through private conviction.
A woman should refuse passive submission and instead claim her right to choose how she lives and presents herself.
Tradition should be respected only when it serves justice; harmful customs must be challenged openly.
Social change should begin with women’s emancipation, since the liberation of society depends on the liberation of women.
Personal freedom and self-respect are essential; a woman should not accept customs that deny her humanity.
Women must have the right to participate in public life and national reform, not remain confined to the private sphere.
Women should be educated, because education is the foundation of dignity, independence, and social progress.