Farkhonda Hassan
Farkhonda Hassan (1930-30 October 2020) was a professor of geology at the American University in Cairo and was chair of the Commission on Human Development and Local Administration of the Shura Council. She had a BSc in chemistry and geology from Cairo University, an MSc in solid state science from the American University in Cairo, and a PhD in geology from the University of Pittsburgh (United States). She also held a diploma in psychology and education from Ain Shams University in Egypt.
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[edit]- The objective now is not to renegotiate our dreams, but to emphasize the accountability of all actors through detailed discussions of goals, targets, achievements and failures. We are no longer seeking promises, but are demanding action.
- The Beijing platform should no longer be viewed as a set of simple goals and aspirations, but must be used as a tool to push for the adoption of gender-sensitive policies.
- The majority of African women are still denied education and employment, and have limited opportunities in trade, industry and government.
- Gender disparities still exist. Such disparities undermine not only women's capacity to participate in and benefit from development, but also the effectiveness of development as a whole. This is the reason for the president's insistence that illiteracy must be eliminated within a short period of time.
- No revenge acts were taken during my mayorship.
