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Iqbāl Barakah

Egyptian journalist · Egypt · On the map · Journalists · Born 1942 · age 84

Iqbal Baraka is an Egyptian journalist, women's rights activist, and writer. She served as editor in chief of the women's magazine Hawaa for over two decades. Baraka is known for her work to advance the role of women in Egyptian and Islamic society.

Iqbāl Barakah is read about 5 times a day, in 10 languages.

A typical day, 30 days to 23 September 2026

The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 60 days, one point a day.

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Awards

Oxfam Novib/PEN Award

About this person

She is considered "one of the most influential feminists in the Arab world."

Country
Egypt
Category
Journalists
Type
Journalist
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1942 · age 84