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Breaking Gender Norms from the Nile to the Red Sea

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“She has Henna tattoos over her hand” is a famous Egyptian proverb that is used to describe an excuse for girls not working with their hands. Donia is passionate about both: Henna and manual work (Source: UN Information Centre in Cairo | 5 years ago)

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“My father is the only person who looks at me as if I’m all his achievements,” says Donia (Source: UN Information Centre in Cairo | 5 years ago)

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Donia Zakareya (Source: UN Information Centre in Cairo | 5 years ago)

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“Taking her to the factory as a little girl, I had no learning objectives. I was just a proud dad enjoying more quality time with my child. I am glad she learned many things that made her what she is today.” (Source: UN Information Centre in Cairo | 5 years ago)

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