From Cairo’s dungeons to global advocacy: The remarkable journey of Majed El-Shafie - exclusive

Rev. El Shafie greets a support of Israel at a rally in Toronto, Canada (2024).

Majed El-Shafie, a Muslim-born Christian reverend and human rights activist from Egypt who escaped a death sentence in his home country, spoke to The Jerusalem Post on his journey from political fugitive to fighting for freedom.

A founder of One Free World International, a global human rights organization operating in 20 countries, he still carries the scars that are permanent reminders – both physical and metaphorical – of the torture he endured in Egypt’s in famous Abu Zabal Prison.

Shafie was born into a prominent Muslim family in Egypt. His early life seemed destined for privilege and success: his father was a lawyer, his mother a banker, and his uncle even served as a general during the Nasser and Sadat eras.

To read the full feature, visit: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-842086

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