Egypt MPs not pleased with the idea of constitutional amendments mandating 25% of all seats be set aside for women

MPs aren’t delighted with the idea of setting aside 25% of all seats for women: Opposition is crystallizing to the introduction of a quota that would see as much as 25% of all seats in the House set aside for women under proposed amendments to the nation’s constitution, according to a report by Al-Ahram Weekly.

Background: The pro-government Support Egypt coalition had introduced last month amendments that would, if passed, allow President Abdel Fattah El Sisi to remain in office until 2034. The package is now with the House Legislative Committee for review ahead of a vote in the general assembly, where the amendments must be approved by at least two-thirds of parliament. The president would then put the changes to a national referendum.