This chapter presents statements of presidential candidates about the rights of women.
Abul Ezz Al-Hariri’s goals include “fighting discrimination in holding public positions on basis of religion, gender or ethnicity and adopting the principle of equality and equal opportunities.”
Source: His electoral platform.
Ahmed Shafiq: “Woman should receive the same treatment as men in issues of labour and unemployment.”
Source: CBC channel - May 2, 2012
Hamdeen Sabbahi: “I do not need a programme for women because this country should be based on a programme that does not discriminate between Egyptians by establishing a country of equality in rights and duties.”
Source: Al-Ahram portal - March 3, 2012
Khaled Ali: “I do not mind allowing a civilian to be in charge of the interior and defence ministries… I might put women in charge of these ministries.”
Source: CBC channel – May 5, 2012
Hossam Khairallah: “Women’s participation is an essential factor in developing the society.”
Source: His electoral platform.
Abdel Moneim Abul Fotouh: “Woman participated in the revolution right next to man. Therefore she should not be excluded from the political and social life as the former regime did. I promise that the percentage of women and youth appointment in leading positions will reach 40%.”
Source: Aswat Masriya – March 6, 2012
Amr Moussa: “Post-revolution Egypt will not be a nation where women’s rights and freedoms are taken away.”
Source: Al-Youm Al-Sabea – May 5, 2012
** There is a chapter in his electoral platform entitled “Woman… More than half the society.”
Mohamed Selim Al-Awa: “Women did not get their rights fully. I will focus in my platform on safeguarding women’s rights same as men.”
Source: Hawaa’ magazine – March 29, 2012
Mohamed Mursi: “We work on supporting and empowering the Egyptian woman and paving the way for her in social and political participation.”
Source: His electoral platform – Ikhwan Online website
** Platforms of Abdullah Al-Ash’al – Mohamed Fawzi Eissa – Mahmoud Hossam – Hisham Al-Bastawisi did not contain any reference to women and their roles and rights.