Rumors on social media blamed Marwa Elselehdar for provoking the blockade of the Suez Canal, but the “truth” came to light. “I felt that I could be white because I am a successful woman in this field or because I am Egyptian,” she said.
She is 29 years old and is the youngest woman to order a ship on the Suez Canal. And even though this is a feat, he was used as his own executioner.
This is Marwa Elselehdar, who, while working as the commander-in-chief of Aida IV in Alexandria, owned by the Egyptian maritime security authority, was transporting supplies to a lighthouse on the Red Sea, a rumor spread throughout the city. responsible for the ship Ever Date in Suez.
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The smear campaign was accompanied by fake images posted on social networks from various accounts, which were also fake.
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According to the international press, the slander was based on a true Arab News report in which her success as Egypt’s first female captain was recognized. The photo used to start the story was treated and seems to have come from the March 22 Arab News article. The photo was shared dozens of times on Twitter and Facebook.
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“I was amazed. I felt that I could be white maybe because I am a successful woman in this field or because I am Egyptian, but I am not sure, “Marwa said in an interview with the BBC.
For her, the attacks are not new, as she assured that she was confronted with sexism throughout her training. “People in our society still do not accept the idea that girls work at large away from their families for a long time. But when you do what you love, you don’t have to seek everyone’s approval. “
However, she managed to overcome and her courage brought her recognition in 2017. Marwa was honored by President Abdel Fattah el Sisi during the celebrations of Women’s Day in Egypt.
“My message to women who want to be in this race is to fight for what you love and not let negativity affect you,” said Marwa, who will take the final exam to become a full captain.