New Dostour Party leader shares her views on future of Egyptian politics
Following her election as head of Egypt’s Dostour Party, Hala Shukrallah sits down with Al-Monitor to talk about political life in Egypt and the role of women in making social change.
Hala Shukrallah is the first woman to lead a political party in Egypt. On Feb. 21, she won the elections of the Dostour Party with 108 votes, compared to 58 votes for her closest rival, Jamila Ismail.
Al-Monitor interviewed Shukrallah about her role as a woman in political life and her vision of Egypt’s future under the current precarious circumstances in the country.
Al-Monitor: First, we would like to congratulate you on winning the position of head of the Dostour Party and for being the first woman to head a major party in Egypt. In your opinion, does this change the stereotypical image of women being unable to lead organizations or parties?
Shukrallah: Thank you very much. I think that the best way to fight inaccurate stereotypes of women in society is through participating in various activities, instead of just talking. Besides, the image of women has improved since they have been participating in all of life's matters.
