Doria Shafik date of birth:

December 14, 1908

How old was Doria Shafik when died?

66

Where was Doria Shafik born?

Tanta, Egypt

When did Doria Shafik die?

September 20, 1975

What is Doria Shafik nationality?

Egyptian

What is Doria Shafik's occupation?

author, feminist, revolutionary, women's rights activist

Short Biography

Doria Shafik (14 December 1908 – 20 September 1975) was a feminist, philosopher, poet and editor, and one of the principal leaders of the women's liberation movement in Egypt in the mid 1940s. As a direct result of her efforts, Egyptian women were granted the right to vote by the Egyptian constitution.