Author: Doaa el-Adl

Doaa el-Adl (born February 6, 1979 in Damietta, Egypt) is Egypt's most famous female cartoonist, known for her satirical cartoons tackling political, social, and religious themes in Al-Masry Al-Youm newspaper. After studying Fine Arts at Alexandria University, she became the first woman to win the Egyptian Journalists' Syndicate's Journalistic Distinction in Caricature (2009). Named to BBC's 100 Most Inspirational Women (2016), el-Adl has faced blasphemy accusations, death threats, and censorship for her fearless advocacy for women's rights and critiques of political corruption. Her 2017 book 50 Drawings and More on Women addresses female genital mutilation, sexual harassment, and gender inequality. Honored by Cartooning for Peace, el-Adl uses her pen to challenge patriarchy and inspire change across the Arab world. At Bohiney.com, she brings her courageous visual satire to global audiences. Author Home Page