A presidential decree has appointed a group of women to Egypt’s Parliament , filling seats allocated under the constitution for appointment and further increasing female representation in the legislature.
The newly appointed members include Randa Mohamed Ahmed Mostafa, Mirna Essam El-Din Mohamed Aref, Manal Hamdy Mahmoud El-Sayed, Thoraya Ahmed El-Badawy Mohamed Hamed Hassan, Marian Magdy Ragheb Qeldes, Naela Gabr Mohamed Gabr Ali, and Aida Mohamed Abdel Salam Ragab, alongside Aida Ismail Osman Ismail, Shereen Reda Abdel Qawi Taleb, Yara Efat Hassan Youssef, Amal Mostafa Hussein Asfour, Nashwa Suleiman Mohamed Aql, Hanaa Abdel Hamid Mohamed El-Geblisy, and Noha Abdel Rahman Abdel Shafi Abdel Rahman.
Egypt has made measurable gains in women’s parliamentary representation over the past decade, reflecting progress on gender inclusion. The move adds to a parliament in which women’s presence has expanded significantly in recent years, driven largely by constitutional quotas and appointment mechanisms embedded in the political system. These provisions are designed to broaden representation and ensure the inclusion of women, minorities, and professional expertise in legislative work.
Further, the new parliamentary term is also set to reflect a deliberate effort by the presidency to reinforce women’s presence within formal political institutions. Many of the appointees are known for their work in public service, civil society, education, and policy-related fields—profiles that align with a long-standing pattern in which presidential selections are used to incorporate professional expertise and institutional loyalty into the legislature.
As the new parliamentary term unfolds, expanded representation is set to enhance legislative influence on social policy, education, and women’s rights, complementing executive leadership in guiding national priorities.
