Throughout Egypt’s history and until this very day, Egyptian women have always been an integral part of the society. They have long fought for their rights to equality, education and even for their basic rights. Yet, women in Egypt still face several obstacles to obtain their rights in terms of equal pay, ending Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and ending domestic violence against women. The participation of Egyptian women in the social sphere is not something new. During the pharaonic era, several Egyptian queens ruled Egypt and marked their eras with peace and prosperity. Here is a list of powerful women throughout Egypt’s history, a reminder that Egyptian women have always been pioneers in their fields and genuine in their social roles. Hatshepsut She wasn’t the first woman to rule Egypt, she was preceded by Sobekneferu. Other queens may have ruled Egypt prior to Hatshepsut; however, it is not historically confirmed. Hatshepsut, in particular, led armies during wars and the trade relations with other countries thrived during her era. She ruled the country for 21 years and her era was known as a prospering one. Hoda Shaarawy One of the activists and…
