Georgette Kellini

Georgette Kellini is an Egyptian politician and human rights activist. Born in Cairo to a Coptic Christian family, Georgette Kellini holds a doctorate in international trade law. She has served as a Member of the Parliament of Egypt, and is a member of the National Council for Human Rights. Quotes “My profession and my conscience oblige me to defend the oppressed, whatever their religion or gender. I am not afraid of anything, and being accused does not mean that I am guilty.” Al-Ahram Hebdo “Those who accuse me are incapable of expressing themselves freely.” Al-Ahram Hebdo “We have no special demands, nor demands that differ from those of all Egyptians.” Al-Masry Al-Youm “The interests of the country are more important than the interests of any group or ideology.” Al-Masry Al-Youm “There are tens of thousands of women capable of representing citizens in parliament.” Youm7, “Georgette Kellini: “We will never be able to achieve gender equity without real and continuous support that should be stated clearly in the Constitution so as not to allow interpretations and personal opinions.” Bibliotheca Alexandrina External links Category:Women politicians in Egypt Category:Women activists from Egypt Category:Television presenters Category:Political activists Category:Women born in the 1960s Category:Living people