Laila Abd el-Fattah

Laila Abd el-Fattah is a British-Egyptian human rights activist and the mother of Alaa Abd el-Fattah, who gained international attention for her relentless advocacy during her son's imprisonment. She undertook two hunger strikes lasting a total of 287 days to protest against her son's detention and the conditions he faced in prison. Laila's activism has highlighted the personal toll of political repression in Egypt, and she has been a vocal supporter of human rights, drawing attention to the plight of her son and other political prisoners.