Egypt: Female contenders for parliament demand greater representation

Female candidates in Egypt's upcoming legislative elections should be given as much say in their country's political affairs - and as much coverage in the media - as their male counterparts, women parliamentary hopefuls said on Monday, November 14. Speaking at a conference held by the Arab Alliance for Women (AAW), a local NGO, women candidates from a range of backgrounds stressed the need for more female representation in national politics and for a greater recognition of the role of women in society as a whole. “Despite clear differences in their ideologies, all the candidates are united in their struggle to voice women’s concerns,” Heber Radwan, AAW chairwoman, said at the conference. “This election is the first step towards the true integration of women into Egyptian politics.”

Source: Agenda News