In 2009, Egypt witnessed a historic moment when Professor Hind Hanafy became the first female university president at Alexandria University, located in the country’s second-largest city. However, progress in empowering women to assume leadership positions has been limited since then.

It was only in 2020 that Professor Reem Bahgat became the second female academic to be appointed as the rector of Egypt University for Informatics.

Despite the ongoing emphasis on female empowerment, equality and social justice in Egypt’s Vision 2030, the representation of women in senior leadership roles within higher education remains disappointingly low. Currently, less than 10% of such positions in Egypt are held by women, highlighting the need for further strides in promoting gender diversity and inclusivity in academia.

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