Doria Shafik

Egyptian activist (1908–1975)

Doria Shafik (1908–1975) was an Egyptian translator, editor and journalist. Shafik was born in Tanta on 14 December 1908. She died in Cairo on 20 September 1975, at the age of 67.

Shafik served as editor-in-chief (from 1945).

Shafik was elected to Women's liberation movement. She was educated at University of Paris.

Shafik had one recorded child, Jehane Ragai. She is recorded as following Islam.

The entry appears in 34 languages, placing Doria Shafik among the politics names followed well outside Egypt.

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