Tahani al-Gebali
Egyptian judge (1950–2022)
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Tahani al-Gebali (Arabic: تهاني الجبالي; 20 November 1950 – 9 January 2022) was an Egyptian judge and a past Vice President of the Supreme Constitutional Court of Egypt.
Tahani al-Gebali | |
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Gebali in 2014 | |
| Born | 20 November 1950 |
| Died | 9 January 2022 (aged 71) Cairo, Egypt |
Resting place | Tanta, Egypt |
| Education | Cairo University |
| Known for | First female justice in Egypt |
Political party | Independent |
Biography
In 2003, she was appointed to office by President Hosni Mubarak, becoming the first woman to hold a judiciary position in Egypt, and she remained the only female on the bench until 32 other Egyptian women were appointed to various judicial positions in 2007.[1]
In July 2012, The New York Times wrote that Supreme Constitutional Court Vice President Tahani al-Gebali advised the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces not to cede power to civilians until a constitution was written.[2] This was denied by Judge al-Gebali, who announced she would sue the newspaper.[3][4]
Al-Gebali died from COVID-19 on 9 January 2022, at the age of 71.[5]
