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Throughout the ages, from the earliest days of Islam to contemporary times today, Muslim women have been and continue to be active leaders in their communities and countries across the world. This directory is a growing archive of leading Muslim women scholars, activists, writers, politicians, artists, religious and spiritual leaders, civil society leaders and more. Please contribute to this archive by suggesting Muslim women to be featured through our recommendation form.

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Eman Fawzi

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Known For: Executive Director, Egyptian Association for Society Development
Country: Egypt

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Eman Fawzi is the Executive Director of the Egyptian Association for Society Development in Cairo, Egypt. Ms. Fawzi’s work focuses on the elimination of practices such as female genital mutilation/female genital cutting. She has also contributed greatly to the formation of classes at the Egyptian Association specifically aimed to improve the education of its one hundred female students. The Egyptian Association of Society Development has worked closely with the American Society for Muslim Advancement, Global Fund, and Mama Cash..
Ms. Fawzi is an expert in the field of Egyptian and Islamic archaeology. She is a regular lecturer at the Egyptian and Islamic Museum and several archaeology sites throughout Egypt.

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