{"id":11782,"date":"2025-03-03T03:26:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-03T03:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nwrcegypt.org\/en\/?p=11782"},"modified":"2025-03-08T18:54:01","modified_gmt":"2025-03-08T18:54:01","slug":"take-action-now-a-global-urgent-call-for-feminist-solidarity-to-save-the-life-of-laila-soueif","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nwrcegypt.org\/en\/take-action-now-a-global-urgent-call-for-feminist-solidarity-to-save-the-life-of-laila-soueif\/","title":{"rendered":"Take Action Now: A Global Urgent Call for Feminist Solidarity to Save the Life of Laila Soueif"},"content":{"rendered":"

Take Action Now: A Global Urgent Call for Feminist Solidarity to Save the Life of Laila Soueif<\/span><\/h4>\n

We, the feminists and feminist organizations signing this statement, call for global feminists\u2019 solidarity with the Egyptian feminist activist and human rights defender, Professor Laila Soueif, in her desperate battle to enforce Egyptian law and release her son, prisoner of consciousness, <\/span>Alaa Abdel Fattah<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Laila Soueif is a prominent activist in the Egyptian democratic and human rights movement with a long record of defending political and civil liberties, the independence of universities, freedom of scientific research, and the right to freedom of opinion and expression for everyone regardless of political beliefs.<\/span><\/p>\n

Soueif demands that both the Egyptian and British governments, as she and her children have dual nationality, undertake the necessary measures to release her son. <\/span>Alaa Abdel Fattah<\/span> has already finished his five-year sentence and should have been released on the 29<\/span>th <\/span>of September 2024, as mandated by Article 480 of the Egyptian Criminal Procedural Law. That is the day Soueif began her full hunger strike.<\/span><\/p>\n

Laila Soueif\u2019s resort to using her own body and life at the age of 68 in her struggle for freedom and the rule of law reminds us of historical feminist struggles, for instance, the Mothers of May movement in Argentina to stop enforced disappearances for the freedom of their children and families. But now, after her hunger strike has exceeded 150 days, she is in a critical condition that could lead to her death at any moment, according to the <\/span>St. Thomas Hospital report<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Our demand as feminists to save Laila Soueif and release her son, prisoner of conscience Alaa Abdel Fattah, is part of the demand to enforce the rule of law and the right of all prisoners of conscience in Egypt to be released, particularly those who have completed their sentences.<\/span><\/p>\n

We call upon you to join our campaign to save Laila Soueif by writing to both the Egyptian and British governments, supporting her demands, and letting her know of your support.<\/span><\/p>\n

TAKE ACTION: WRITE AN APPEAL IN YOUR OWN WORDS or use this statement.<\/span><\/h4>\n

Media Office of the Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt<\/strong><\/p>\n

Email: <\/span>media.office8@op.gov.eg<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Egyptian Cabinet\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Email: <\/span>questions@cabinet.gov.eg<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

UK Parliament<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Email: <\/span>hcenquiries@parliament.uk<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Uk Government<\/strong><\/p>\n

Email: <\/span>public.enquiries@homeoffice.gov.uk<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Take Action Now and Sign HERE<\/a><\/h3>\n

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Signatures:<\/h4>\n
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  • New Woman Foundation<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Rouayda Al-Arabi<\/strong> \u2013 President of the “She Achieves” organization<\/li>\n
  • Mohamed Gamal Turki<\/strong> \u2013 Lawyer \/ Training Consultant<\/li>\n
  • Nagla Mohamed Abdeljawad Mohamed<\/strong> \u2013 Writer and History Researcher<\/li>\n
  • Omayma Emad Eldin<\/strong> \u2013 Researcher<\/li>\n
  • Janna Adel<\/strong> \u2013 Writer and Translator<\/li>\n
  • Shaimaa Tantawi<\/strong> \u2013 Researcher and Feminist Writer<\/li>\n
  • Fatma Al-Sawy<\/strong> \u2013 Human Rights Activist<\/li>\n
  • Malak Al-Kashef<\/strong> \u2013 Writer and Researcher<\/li>\n
  • Nouran Al-Marsafi<\/strong> \u2013 Program Manager and Environmental Activist<\/li>\n
  • Salma Al-Tobgi<\/strong> \u2013 Visual Designer<\/li>\n
  • Karima Al-Hefnawi<\/strong> \u2013 Pharmacist<\/li>\n
  • Nihad Zaki<\/strong> \u2013 Journalist<\/li>\n
  • Alfat Allam<\/strong> \u2013 Psychotherapy and Addiction Consultant<\/li>\n
  • Mona Abdelradi<\/strong> \u2013 Journalist<\/li>\n
  • Dalia Obeid<\/strong> \u2013 Doctor of English Literature<\/li>\n
  • Hadeer Mahmoud Saqr<\/strong> \u2013 Chemist<\/li>\n
  • Rahma Sami<\/strong> \u2013 Journalist<\/li>\n
  • Farida Omar<\/strong> \u2013 Development Programs Manager<\/li>\n
  • Siham Othman<\/strong> \u2013 Teacher<\/li>\n
  • Salma Jrad<\/strong> \u2013 NGO Activist<\/li>\n
  • Ziad Abdel Samad<\/strong> \u2013 Engineer<\/li>\n
  • Thuraya Abdeljawad<\/strong> \u2013 University Professor<\/li>\n
  • Siham Najm<\/strong> \u2013 Development Expert<\/li>\n
  • Asmaa Al-Maliki<\/strong> \u2013 Lawyer<\/li>\n
  • Asmaa Nour<\/strong> \u2013 Director<\/li>\n
  • Ilham Aidarous<\/strong> \u2013 Translator<\/li>\n
  • Ghada Salah Shahbandar<\/strong> \u2013 Translator and Writer<\/li>\n
  • Mustapha Kamel Al-Sayyid<\/strong> \u2013 University Professor<\/li>\n
  • Haneen Shaheen<\/strong> \u2013 Program Manager<\/li>\n
  • Maryam Kulayb<\/strong> \u2013 Lawyer<\/li>\n
  • Abdelrazek Mustafa Abdelrazek<\/strong> \u2013 Lawyer<\/li>\n
  • Maryam Al-Ruwaie (Bahrain)<\/strong> \u2013 Director of Tafawuq Consulting Center for Development<\/li>\n
  • Ahmed Talal Qubaisi<\/strong> \u2013 Social Activist in Human Rights<\/li>\n
  • Mona Alaa Qasem<\/strong> \u2013 Deputy Planning Unit, Arab Women Organization<\/li>\n
  • Areen Hawari<\/strong> \u2013 Director of Mada Al-Karmel Research Center \u2013 Haifa<\/li>\n
  • Moshira Saleh<\/strong> \u2013 Development Specialist<\/li>\n
  • Nadia Henry<\/strong> \u2013 Former Member of Parliament<\/li>\n
  • Elhami Al-Merghani<\/strong> \u2013 Economic Researcher<\/li>\n
  • Ahdaf Soueif<\/strong> \u2013 Writer<\/li>\n
  • Rita Chemaly<\/strong> \u2013 University Professor<\/li>\n
  • The Lebanese Women Democratic Gathering (RDFL)<\/strong> \u2013 NGO, Lebanon<\/li>\n
  • Maha Fathi Al-Saeed<\/strong> \u2013 University Professor<\/li>\n
  • Hilal Abdelhamid<\/strong> \u2013 Founding Member of the Egyptian Democratic Front Party<\/li>\n
  • Abdel Moneim Mohamed<\/strong> \u2013 Interior Designer<\/li>\n
  • Samira Al-Jazzar<\/strong> \u2013 Member of the Egyptian Parliament<\/li>\n
  • Jihan Abu Zeid<\/strong> \u2013 Researcher<\/li>\n
  • Yusra Al-Jundi<\/strong> \u2013 Human Rights Advocate<\/li>\n
  • Nadia Abdelwahab El-Fify<\/strong> \u2013 Medical Doctor<\/li>\n
  • Mirhan Fouad<\/strong> \u2013 Feminist Researcher<\/li>\n
  • Mohamed Aboud<\/strong> \u2013 Professor<\/li>\n
  • Gihan Youssef Amin<\/strong> \u2013 Medical Doctor<\/li>\n
  • Hanan Sadiq<\/strong> \u2013 Engineer<\/li>\n
  • Anas El Hasnaoui<\/strong> \u2013 Consultant<\/li>\n
  • Aida Seif El-Dawla<\/strong> \u2013 Retired University Professor<\/li>\n
  • Esraa Mohamed Al-Rahmani<\/strong> \u2013 Assistant Lecturer<\/li>\n
  • Irene Akram Ibrahim<\/strong> \u2013 Founder and Executive Director of Medium Initiative<\/li>\n
  • Yousry Mostafa<\/strong> \u2013 Writer<\/li>\n
  • Noha Abeer<\/strong> \u2013 Visual Artist<\/li>\n
  • Asmaa Sobhy<\/strong> \u2013 Project Coordinator<\/li>\n
  • Samar Al-Husseini<\/strong> \u2013 Researcher and Human Rights Advocate<\/li>\n
  • Osama Al-Eisa<\/strong> \u2013 Writer<\/li>\n
  • Moataz El Fegiery<\/strong> \u2013 University Professor, Vice President of Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Network<\/li>\n
  • Inas Al-Shafai<\/strong> \u2013 Researcher<\/li>\n
  • Nermin Khafaji<\/strong> \u2013 Researcher<\/li>\n
  • Dina Craissati<\/strong> \u2013 Researcher<\/li>\n
  • Nadia Rifaat<\/strong> \u2013 Researcher<\/li>\n
  • Hivi Aslan<\/strong> \u2013 Feminist Activist<\/li>\n
  • Dr. Mohieddine Laghha<\/strong> \u2013 Academic and Human Rights Activist<\/li>\n
  • Mostafa Adam Ahmed<\/strong> \u2013 Executive Director<\/li>\n
  • Hayat Elyamani<\/strong> \u2013 Journalist<\/li>\n
  • Mahmoud Abdelzaher<\/strong> \u2013 Researcher and Lawyer<\/li>\n
  • Magda Mohamed Adly<\/strong> \u2013 Doctor<\/li>\n
  • Wisam Al-Arabi<\/strong> \u2013 Researcher<\/li>\n
  • Mahienour Al-Masry<\/strong> \u2013 Lawyer<\/li>\n
  • Amal Abdelhamid<\/strong> \u2013 Lawyer<\/li>\n
  • Kamal Lahbib<\/strong> \u2013 Retired, Human Rights Defender<\/li>\n
  • Huda Faiq<\/strong> \u2013 Journalist<\/li>\n
  • Amal Sabri<\/strong> \u2013 Environment & Development Consultant and Researcher (Retired)<\/li>\n
  • Abdelrahim Siwi<\/strong> \u2013 Retired Professor<\/li>\n
  • Valli Yaanni<\/strong> \u2013 Mother<\/li>\n
  • Hania Moheeb<\/strong> \u2013 Journalist<\/li>\n
  • Noura Tamim<\/strong> \u2013 Content Creator<\/li>\n
  • Al-Fatimi Al-Marouni<\/strong> \u2013 Moroccan Unionist<\/li>\n
  • Hayat Al-Sheimi<\/strong> \u2013 Journalist and Writer<\/li>\n
  • Mesbahy Said<\/strong> \u2013 Retired<\/li>\n
  • Nadia Mounier<\/strong> \u2013 Visual Artist<\/li>\n
  • Nada Tamim<\/strong> \u2013 Unemployed<\/li>\n
  • Salwa Mohamed Ali Hedaya<\/strong> \u2013 Retired Accountant<\/li>\n
  • Amal Sayed Ali<\/strong> \u2013 Independent Consultant in Local Development<\/li>\n
  • Adeeb Nehme<\/strong> \u2013 Researcher<\/li>\n
  • Rola Roukbi<\/strong> \u2013 Director of “Women Now for Development,” Lebanon<\/li>\n
  • Shaimaa Hamdi<\/strong> \u2013 Journalist and Researcher<\/li>\n
  • Amira Ragab<\/strong> \u2013 Translator<\/li>\n
  • Hana Tawfiq<\/strong> \u2013 Student<\/li>\n
  • Hadeer Hassan<\/strong> \u2013 Writer<\/li>\n
  • Dr. Amani Al-Taweel<\/strong> \u2013 Researcher<\/li>\n
  • Jumana Marai<\/strong> \u2013 Director of Beirut Office at the Arab Institute for Human Rights<\/li>\n
  • Mena Allah<\/strong> \u2013 Medical Insurance Specialist<\/li>\n
  • Donia Kamal<\/strong> \u2013 TV Producer & Writer<\/li>\n
  • Saida Idrissi<\/strong> \u2013 Civil Society Activist<\/li>\n
  • Suhair Sabri<\/strong> \u2013 Translator and Writer<\/li>\n
  • Raja Jabri<\/strong> \u2013 Consultant<\/li>\n
  • Rahma Refaat<\/strong> \u2013 Lawyer<\/li>\n
  • Taken Awad<\/strong> \u2013 Researcher and Writer<\/li>\n
  • Rawan Abbas<\/strong> \u2013 Feminist Researcher<\/li>\n
  • Lujain Mohamed Khairy (Lujain Khairy)<\/strong> \u2013 Accountability and Learning Officer<\/li>\n
  • Samar Suleiman<\/strong> \u2013 Case Manager for Gender-Based Violence Against Women and Girls<\/li>\n
  • Manar Abdel Aziz<\/strong> \u2013 Feminist Researcher<\/li>\n
  • Mounia Ben Jemaa<\/strong> \u2013 University Professor<\/li>\n
  • Asmaa Khalifa<\/strong> \u2013 Researcher and Activist<\/li>\n
  • Amal Abdelhady<\/strong> \u2013 Retired Doctor<\/li>\n
  • Ola Essam<\/strong> \u2013 Librarian<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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