Aziza Shukry Hussein, also spelt as Aziza Shoukri Husayn,[1] (30 May 1919 - 2015) was an Egyptian
social welfare expert and leading advocate of
family planning.[1] She was active in Egypt's feminist movement. In 1962 Hussein became the first woman to represent Egypt at the
United Nations and served on its
Status of Women Commission for fifteen years.[1]
"A Pilgrim's Soul: Memoirs", by Aziza Shoukry Hussein.[3][4][5][6]
References
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ISBN1-55587-229-8, Social welfare expert and leading advocate of family planning. Born in zifta to an Egyptian father (a surgeon) and a Turkish mother...