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Country attempts to push reforms in the ultra-conservative Kingdom Cairo – Ali Ragab Egyptian civil rights activists have announced they will establish a political party to focus on the rights of women and the so-called “silent majority,” claiming both groups have suffered marginalisation from across Egypt's political spectrum.
Chairperson, Magda Naguib Fahmy, claimed that many of Egypt’s political parties had marginalised and ignored the country’s women.
Speaking to Arabstoday, Fahmy announced the party would focus on and freely discuss issues “ignored” by the Egyptian political order, defending the rights of women and poorer citizens.
Fahmy’s initiative would form a civil organisation, she claimed, while following the values and principles of Islamic law. A dialogue in support of diversity and unity amongst the Egyptian people was a priority, she added.
“The will of the people takes priority over the government and the parliament,” Fahmy argued. Egypt’s newest party will follow this belief, while preserving the gains of the January 25 Revolution, as it begins work to support Egypt’s women, youth and workers.