Heritage - Inspiring Women

Ramadan icons: Meet Sheikh Mohamed Refaat – The official voice of the holy month

As Egypt highly celebrates the holy month of Ramadan, among the iconic Ramadan elements we grew up with is the enchanting voice of Sheikh Mohamed Refaat (1882-1950) on the radio or television, announcing the Maghreb Prayers and the breaking of our fasting.

Exploring the Red Land II: Shahira Fawzy - The Lady of the Eastern Desert

Egyptian anthropologist, human rights activist and designer Shahira Fawzy lived a life with 'no margins' among the desert tribes of the Red Sea.

William Sedhom (1948-2023): 'Father of Dreams'

It was a full house on Saturday evening at the freshly renovated El-Nahda Culture and Scientific Renaissance Association -Jesuit Cairo, as attendees gathered to remember the life of the Jesuit brother who spent his life championing cultural pursuits and freedom of expression.

Egyptian women in public domain: Models of awareness, will and passion

Four inspiring Egyptian women shared their groundbreaking achievements in the public domain and all the learning they have acquired in a special seminar on Monday.

March of Egyptian Women: Nabaweya Moussa

In the last article in the series on influential Egyptian women, Ahram Online sheds light on the life of Nabaweya Moussa, known as the First Educator

March of Egyptian Women: Aziza Hussein

In the third article in the series on influencial Egyptian women, Ahram Online sheds light on the life and struggle of Aziza Hussein, known as the "People’s Ambassador."

March of Egyptian Women: Doria Shafik

In our second article of the March of Egyptian Women series, we present you Doria Shafik, also known as the Daughter of the Nile.

March of Egyptian women: Huda Shaarawi

16 March marks Egyptian Women's day for a good reason.

Meet Professor Essam Safi El-Din: An Egyptian architect and tutor

As he submitted the final maquettes (small-scale models) of Egypt's folk architecture to the soon-to-open Museum of Folk Arts, Ahram Online spoke to the master himself about the merits and grace of architecture.

Egyptian architectural historian May El-Ibrashy wins Prince Claus Fund’s Impact Award

Egyptian architectural historian May El-Ibrashy is among the winners of the 2022 Prince Claus Impacts awards for her contribution and innovation in her community.

May El-Ibrashy: We are here to exchange knowledge

Focusing on Al-Khalifa District in Sayeda Zeinab, Al-Hattaba district down by the citadel, and Al-Imam Al-Shafii district, Al-Ibrashy’s participatory conservation initiative puts all community stake holders in one proper sentence

Ahmed Kamal Pasha: The first Egyptian Egyptologist to write an ancient Egyptian dictionary

Ahram Online launches a series of articles on Egyptian minds that deciphered the intangible heritage of ancient Egypt

On Egyptian women's day

As Egypt celebrates her women, Ahram Online shed the light on some successful models and the men behind them

Republished: Brave memories - The notebooks of Gamila Sabry (1887-1962)

A born community leader and educator, Gamila Sabry remains an inspiring figure of women's empowerment in Egypt

Republished: Princess Fatma Ismail - The woman behind Cairo University

While Egypt yet strives for women's right to proper education, let alone higher education, Ahram Online celebrates the woman behind the founding of Cairo University

Republished: In the presence of Aziza Hussien (1919-2015)

In 2015, Egypt bid farewell to one of her dearest social activists and women's rights poineers, Aziza Hussein

Republished: Marie Assaad - Egypt's gentle warrior

A pioneer in Egypt's social development field, Marie Assaad has tackled contentious issues with a gentle but unyielding resolve

Republished - Women and the press (II): The right to a voice

In the early 20th century, Egypt's women had a prominent place in publications, pioneering women's issues and rights in print

Republished - Women and the press (I): The right to a voice

In 1892, when the world was still debating women's rights, Egyptian women's voice was loud, clear, and quite popular it seems

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