I express my pleasure over Al Gebali’s appointment. It is l… - Aisha Rateb

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I express my pleasure over Al Gebali’s appointment. It is like seeing the results of what I started.

Aisha Rateb

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About Aisha Rateb

Aisha Rateb (February 1928 – 4 May 2013) was an Egyptian lawyer, politician, and Egypt's first female ambassador. She also was a professor of international law at Cairo University.

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Alternative Names: Aisha Rateb Soad • 'A'ishah Rateb

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I was the second Arab female ambassador after King Hassan’s sister. I was also not the first Egyptian ambassador to Europe; I was preceded by Hatshepsut, Nefertari and Nefertiti, those Egyptian queens who are well known the world over.

To get my rights. I joined Huda Shaarawy’s association and other associations that were fighting for women’s rights. I was then only 21 but to no avail.

No more than secretaries toeing the line and being assigned tasks instead of acting like ministers capable of initiating policies.

I express my pleasure over Al Gebali’s appointment. It is like seeing the results of what I started. - Aisha Rateb

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