Moushira Khattab
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Professional affiliation
Wilson Center Projects
“One Year After the Revolution: Where are We Now?” focusing on the prospects for women and children in Egypt in the foreseeable future
Full Biography
Moushira Khattab is the First Vice Chair of the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child. She is also the former Minister of Family and Population of Egypt as well as Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs. She served as Ambassador of Egypt to South Africa during the Nelson Mandela era and Ambassador of Egypt to the Czech Republic and Slovakia during their formation.
Moushira is a strong activist for human rights, especially women and children. She coordinated national efforts to combat gender-based violence--including female genital mutilation--and child marriage. She spearheaded the development and inauguration of 1,167 girl-friendly schools which provide quality learning to thousands of girls in the poorest quintile of Egyptian society. Because of the remarkable results of her amazing leadership, Moushira has been awarded The Order of Good Hope from the President of South Africa, The Knight of the Grand Cross, and Decoration of “Commendatore” of the Order of Merit by the President of the Italian Republic.
