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Engy Ghozlan
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| Born | 1985 (age 39–40) Cairo, Egypt
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| Nationality | Egyptian |
| Alma mater | Cairo University |
| Occupation | Social activist and journalist |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Known for | Action against problems women face in Egypt |
Engy Ayman Ghozlan (Arabic: إنجي أيمن غزلان ; born 1985) is an Egyptian social activist and journalist. She works to highlight and solve problems that women face in public spaces in Egypt. Since 2005, she has been a project manager at the Egyptian Center for Women's Rights (ECWR). She has worked hard to make Egypt a safer place for women. Many people know her as a leading voice in the effort to end problems women face in Egypt.
Later, Engy Ghozlan and her co-founder, Rebecca Chiao, started their own project called HarassMap. They left ECWR to run HarassMap independently.
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About Engy Ghozlan
Early Life and Education
Engy Ghozlan was born in Cairo, Egypt, in 1985. She went to Cairo University. In 2007, she earned a bachelor's degree in mass communication. This field teaches about how information is shared through media like TV, radio, and newspapers.
Working for Change
In 2005, the ECWR started a study to understand how big the problem of women facing difficulties in public was. Their research showed that many women experienced problems. It also found that some women felt it was their own fault. A later survey of men showed that many admitted to causing these problems. ECWR worked to pass laws to protect women. However, HarassMap believed that existing laws were not being used correctly.
In 2008, Ghozlan led a big media campaign. It was called "Making Egypt's Streets Safe for All." This campaign aimed to raise awareness and encourage everyone to help make public spaces safe for women.
The Egyptian Revolution
Engy Ghozlan also took part in the Egyptian Revolution of 2011. This happened in Cairo's Tahrir Square. The event was inspired by social media, especially Facebook. People from all over Egypt joined in. Many women also took part in the protests to remove Hosni Mubarak, who was the president of Egypt at the time.
Ghozlan noticed that during the days before Mubarak stepped down, everyone was united. Men and women slept in tents together in the square. However, after the revolution, she felt that some social problems in Egypt had not changed. She said it was "really chaotic." She felt that even though everyone wanted the old system to go, people's social behavior had not fully changed.
Continued Activism
Engy Ghozlan also works for the German International Cooperation. This project focuses on promoting women's rights. She works with 11 non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that are part of the Network for Women's Rights Organizations. They work on changing laws and dealing with problems women face.
She continues her work with HarassMap. She helps with their community outreach program. This program connects with local communities to raise awareness and find solutions. Engy Ghozlan is also part of several groups of young Egyptian women activists.
See also
In Spanish: Engy Ghozlan para niños
