Born in Cairo but living in the US, Eltahawy has campaigned against misogynist attitudes and practices in the Middle East, and prejudice against Muslims in the West. Criticised by some for her abrasive style, her forthcoming book Headscarves and Hymens: Why the Middle East Needs a Sexual Revolution is typically thought-provoking.
Further reading:
We Interviewed Egyptian-American Activist Mona EltahawyEmilia Terzon speaks to Eltahawy about her writing and activism.
Egypt's War on AtheismEltahawy writes on the sentences handed out for blasphemy in Egypt.
Mona Eltahawy's Twitter
Mona Eltahawy's official site
