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Iman Abdel Wahed

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Known For: Member of New Woman Foundation (NWF)
Country: Egypt

About

Iman Abdel Wahed is a member of the New Woman Foundation (NWF), a Cairene feminist NGO dedicated to women’s issues and fighting for women’s unconditional right to freedom, equality and social justice. Ms. Abdel Wahed has been an active member and participant in NWF activities since 1993. She was the coordinator for the organization’s Violence against Women project which conducted a pioneering survey on the knowledge and perception of men and women on violence against women in Egypt. This survey revealed the impact that the misinterpretations and misunderstandings of religion have had on people. As a result of these findings, Ms. Abdel Wahed has been involved in activities dealing with Islamic law and its application in contemporary contexts, interfaith dialogue and global movements to empower Muslim women.

Ms. Abdel Wahed graduated from the Faculty of Arts, English Department at Ein Shams University and has worked for 13 years as a freelance journalist and translator. This work has enriched her understanding of the social problems and women’s status. 

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