In this interview with Femena, Nevine Ebeid, Executive Director of the New Woman Foundation, reflects on decades of feminist activism in Egypt and the structural roots of violence against women. She examines how patriarchy, authoritarian governance, and discriminatory laws normalize violence, while tracing key feminist milestones, from breaking the silence around sexual violence and FGM to community resistance against harassment and hard-won legal reforms.
Nevine also discusses the ongoing struggle for a unified law to combat violence against women, highlighting how feminist organizations continue to organize, resist, and build public support despite shrinking civic space. She concludes by emphasizing the importance of regional feminist solidarity and sustained advocacy to keep women’s rights demands alive.