User:Cj1713/Anissa Hassouna

https://www.wef.org.in/anissa-hassouna/

She graduated from Cairo University with a degree in Political Science and currently lives in Cairo, Egypt.

In 2014, Arabian Business and CEO Middle East Magazine named Anissa Hassouna one of the World's 100 Most Powerful Arab Women.

Her bestselling memoir, "Bedoon Sabeq Enzar" (Without Prior Warning), describes her continuous battle with cancer. Hassouna's book inspired many readers throughout the Middle East and motivated her to speak on World Cancer Day 2018, reminding individuals that cancer is an emotional and psychological battle, as well as a medical one.

Anissa Hassouna (born 1953).

Early Life
Anissa Hassouna was born in 1953 in Cairo, Egypt. As a child she first attended the Coptic Church school in Asyut, then a school in Beni Suef, and ended prep school in Port Said, all government schooling. Finishing school in Cairo, she placed sixth on the final exam for the republic.

Magdi Yacoub Foundation (2009-2016)
Anissa Hassouna began her career in 2009 when she joined the Magdi Yacoub Foundation and became the executive director. The Magdi Yacoub Global Heart Foundation was founded in 2008 and provides free cardiac care to children in Egypt and the broader Middle East and Africa. After holding her position for seven years, Hassouna left in 2016 to serve as a member of the Egyptian Parliament.

Egyptian Parliament (2016-present)
In 2016, Hassouna was appointed by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to the Egyptian parliament, which was newly created. As a member of parliament, Hassouna advocates for basic human rights for Egyptian citizens, free religious speech and sermons, and reforms within education and culture.

Women
One of her main focuses is women equality and as a member of the Arab International Women's Forum in London and the Think Tank for Arab Women, she supports women who are the head of the families. Hassouna aims to pass laws that fund and provide training for women who want to start their own small businesses as well as be able to earn a living wage.

Children
Not only does Hassouna focus on women's rights, she also speaks about rights for children. In 2018, Hassouna requested the Egyptian parliament to create playgrounds for children, free of charge for every district. She focuses on the impact of children's learning and development through playgrounds and toys.

Plastic
In 2019, Hassouna suggested that current Prime Minister, Mostafa Madbouly, create a law that would ban the use of plastic bags. Along with House of Representatives member, Tarek Metwali, they agreed that plastic bags harm coral reefs and marine life. In 2019, Egypt banned throwing plastic bags on Hurghada's beaches, but Hassouna suggested more needed to be done to protect the beaches and wildlife living there, along with advising the public about the dangers of plastic bags.

"Bedoon Sabeq Enzar" (Without Prior Warning)
Hassouna wrote her own book titled "Bedoon Sabeq Enzar," published on February 4, 2018, which was a bestseller in Egypt for two months. The memoir revealed that she had been suffering from cancer.

Family
Anissa Hassouna is married to Sherif Nagy, an Egyptian businessman.

Cancer
In 2017, Hassouna was diagnosed with cancer. Receiving treatment in Germany, she underwent a surgery that had a ten day recovery period. After suffering severe side effects, Hassouna ended up spending 42 days at the hospital. After the surgery, Hassouna also received chemotherapy and radiation treatment, but still suffers from cancer today.

http://www.emro.who.int/egy/egypt-events/world-cancer-day-2018.html

https://pugwash.org/2013/11/06/anissa-e-hassouna-on-how-pugwash-can-work-at-the-grassroots-level/

https://fanack.com/egypt/faces-of-egypt/anissa-hassouna/