Mona Eltahawy

About the Author

Mona Eltahawy is a bold and unapologetic feminist voice, renowned for her incisive critiques of patriarchy, authoritarianism, and cultural oppression in the Arab world and beyond. Born in Egypt and raised in Saudi Arabia and England, she has channeled her experiences as a journalist and activist into powerful writings that challenge taboos surrounding women's rights, sexuality, and bodily autonomy. With a career spanning decades at outlets like The Guardian, The New York Times, and Al Jazeera, Eltahawy's work ignites global conversations on gender equality and human rights. Her manifesto Headscarves and Hymens: Why the Middle East Needs a Sexual Revolution stands as a clarion call for liberation, blending personal narrative with rigorous analysis to advocate for a radical reimagining of Arab societies.