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Egypt has a rich history of advocating for women's rights, being the first Arab nation to grant women the right to vote in 1956. The country emphasizes a culturally respectful approach to feminism, balancing Western ideals with its own traditions and values, and has made significant strides in women's political participation and education. Egypt advocates for locally tailored gender reforms and educational programs that align with cultural norms while continuing to support international women's rights initiatives.

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Position Paper

Egypt has a rich history of advocating for women's rights, being the first Arab nation to grant women the right to vote in 1956. The country emphasizes a culturally respectful approach to feminism, balancing Western ideals with its own traditions and values, and has made significant strides in women's political participation and education. Egypt advocates for locally tailored gender reforms and educational programs that align with cultural norms while continuing to support international women's rights initiatives.

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Country:Egypt

Committee: United Nations


Commission on the Status of
Women

Agenda: The Disparity Between


Cultural and Western Feminism:
An Intersectional Analysis of
International Women’s Rights

School: LGS JTI

Egypt, with its long history of balancing tradition and modernity, has always
been deeply engaged in global discussions about gender equality. As the first
Arab country to grant women the right to vote in 1956, Egypt has made
significant progress in advancing women’s rights. But the global feminism
wave has posed some unique challenges for Egypt. Western feminism is all
individual rights and individual freedoms, but Egyptian culture has always been
about community, family and religious values and morals and which is an
integral part of the Egyptian identity. Egypt feels that just because they have
their traditions and ways, everyone should not be on a "cookie cutter" approach.

Egypt has done a lot throughout its history to empower women through
methods that remain consistent with its cultural and religious beliefs. One of
the major organisations in Egypt that have been pushing for women's education,
political participation and economic inclusion is the National Council for
Women (NCW). Egypt too has signed international conventions such as
CEDAW, but with the appropriate reservations that allow it to conform to
Islamic law. In the country women make up 28% of the parliament, which
shows the country's dedication to the involvement of women. Egypt has also
supported numerous of the United Nations women's rights resolutions,
especially those that deal with violence against women, but has very selectively
opposed those that go against its social norms.
Egypt thinks that the gap between cultural and Western feminism must be
crossed with an inclusive and respectful approach.The solution can not be a
one-size-fits-all, because each country has its own cultural, religious, and moral
codes. Egypt proposes that local leadership can direct gender reforms that are
culturally appropriate and effective. Not only this, but educational programs
must be designed to fit in the framework of local traditions so that women can
progress without being disconnected from their places in society. Egypt aims to
work with other nations to develop solutions that respect cultural diversity and
also ensure that women’s rights continue to advance globally.

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