Nawal Saadawi, feminist in the Arab World, dies at 89
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Nawal Saadawi, a renowned Egyptian feminist, died on Sunday. She was known for her fierce advocacy of women rights in the Arab World and her writings focusing on feminism, domestic violence against women and religious extremism. Saadawi was the founder and head of the Arab Women’s Solidarity Association and co-founder of the Arab Association for Human Rights. When she published her first book in 1972, she faced strong criticism and condemnation from Egypt’s political and religious establishment. She was jailed for several months in 1981 as an enemy of the state. While in prison, Saadawi wrote her book ‘Memoirs from the Women’s Prison’ using a roll of toilet paper and cosmetic pencil. Because of her views, she faced many legal challenges and accusations from Islamists for criticizing Islam's practices. Saadawi was awarded several prices in Europe and was named on the Time Magazine 100 Women of the Year list in 2020.
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