Nawal El Saadawi

Nawal Elsaadawi, a renowned Egyptian figure, left an indelible mark on the realms of feminism, activism, and medicine. As a prolific writer, she devoted her literary endeavors to shedding light on the plight of women within the Islamic context, specifically tackling the pressing issue of female genital mutilation that pervaded her society. Her work garnered her widespread recognition, earning her the esteemed nickname "the Simone de Beauvoir of the Arab World", and solidifying her reputation as "Egypt's most radical woman".