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When they tried to silence Egyptian women, we became even more defiant.

— Soraya Bahgat

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Women are an integral part of the Egyptian revolution and are credited with bringing down the Mubarak regime.

We're putting up a fight, we're not afraid.

Violence against women is not a women's issue. It's a societal issue.

Advocating for women and girls is a continuous journey filled with a lot of blessings and fueled by passion — the best thing that has ever happened to me.

I come from a family of very strong women: my mother and grandmother are tough and resilient, and I've seen their capabilities.

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