I do not usually re-publish my own Twitter threads, but this particular twitter thread is important to me as it reflects on my views on various issues related to women rights. I share it here for followers who are not on Twitter.
#WomensDay
Celebrating Latifa El-Nady, the first female #Egyptian #pilot and second woman in the world to drive a plane. She obtained her license to drive at the age of 26 in 1933. Before #Islamism dominated #Egypt#InternationalWomenDay #IWD2019
Photo via #Faroukmisr pic.twitter.com/967m1eAlZp— Nervana Mahmoud (@Nervana_1) March 8, 2019
#IWD2019
No to #hypocrisy
German TV @dw_arabic reported on the hypocrisy of female Arab celebrities
For example, how singer @AhlamAlShamsi opposed women driving in Saudi Arabia then cheered it after it happened. https://t.co/M3dgPbeYsc#InternationalWomensDay2019— Nervana Mahmoud (@Nervana_1) March 8, 2019
#Misogyny is not just a men issue, there are sadly many women who endorse and glamorise misogyny. #ISISbrides are glaring example.#IWD2019#InternationalWomenDay2019 pic.twitter.com/BfJJ5KSgiz
— Nervana Mahmoud (@Nervana_1) March 8, 2019
On #InternationalWomenDay2019 we should also remember that glamorising past’s misogyny is wrong and has no place in modern world.
The Ottoman #Harem was acceptable practice in medieval time, but should NOT be praised now!#WomensDay pic.twitter.com/zb2jLZsDuW— Nervana Mahmoud (@Nervana_1) March 8, 2019
Quoting @RoyaTheWriter “Why are the #feminists who so fervently defend the rights of Muslim women to don the hijab in Western countries silent about the plight of #Iranian women who demand to have choice?” #IWDay2019 #InternationalWomenDay https://t.co/WbDsDrb7uM
— Nervana Mahmoud (@Nervana_1) March 8, 2019
Islamism still exists in #Egypt. Here is a female Egyptian doctor forced to resign from Azhar Uni after facing years of harassment for not wearing #hijab.
I stand with @samaralii on #InternationalWomenDay2019
If #hijab “a choice” then stop harrasing those who opt not to wear it pic.twitter.com/y9fB8ch8pD— Nervana Mahmoud (@Nervana_1) March 8, 2019
#IWD2019
Islamists hate independent, liberal women.
They see those women as threatening non-compliant infidels.
No wonder women march in #Turkey was attacked by police#InternationalWomenDay2019— Nervana Mahmoud (@Nervana_1) March 8, 2019
#IWD2019
Islamists are critical of Zionists using #Antisemitism to stop debate on Israel.
The same #Islamists are using the term #Islamophobia to counter criticism of their ideology.
Here is one example: Hijab for female children.
Sorry folks that is child abuse— Nervana Mahmoud (@Nervana_1) March 8, 2019
#IWD2019
I also hope #SaudiArabia to release its female activists.
Their imprisonment has harmed the kingdom and its new reforming image.#InternationalWomansDay2019— Nervana Mahmoud (@Nervana_1) March 8, 2019
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