The Egyptian Union of Radio and Television (UERT) has forbidden to appear in front of the cameras eight television presenters until that thin, for what has been given a month’s time. “That decision is illegitimate and unconstitutional.
I feel psychic damaged and socially, as this matter discredits me,” Efe said one of the presenters affected, Jadiga Khattab, who works on channel Al Zania (the Second).
also, Khattab wondered “why not apply this resolution also men” because, according to her, there are many presenters men overweight, so this decision “means discrimination against women. ” “I wish that the deal be respectful to everyone,” he added.
Khattab acknowledged that it is not the first time something similar happens, although on previous occasions had happened “amicably”. As confirmed by the presenter, this decision UERT does not affect his position in public radio, which continue to work, but said he does not know what will happen to the salary that normally receives for his TV show.
Meanwhile, President Al Masriya channel, said Abugamil, told Efe that the decision has been taken “in the interest of television.” “It is an internal decision that is part of the television work. Among the requirements are asked to host not only their professional skills but also their physical image,” he added, without mentioning the requirements for presenters men.
Abugamil added that “television has every right to make this decision” and confirmed that “it is not the first time that such measures are taken”, so he showed his surprise at the commotion generated this time . He also wanted to downplay the issue and noted that, after a month, these eight presenters have the opportunity to return, if they have lost the necessary weight.
On the other hand, the presenter Nagua Abu el Naga, said told the newspaper “Al Masry Al Yum” (the Egyptian Today) that supports the resolution because “the appearance on screen requires a good presence, both in the locker room and the physique of the person.”
“We support this resolution in the interest of television and enhance the image of our media,” he said.
by contrast, the Center for Orientation and Legal Awareness of Women condemned in a communicated this decision, which considered it “contradicts the articles of the Constitution” Egyptian and international conventions signed by Cairo.
“this resolution is a way of turning women into a product and a type of violence against it “and represents” a violation of equality between men and women in the exercise of public functions “, according to the Center, who asked to be annulled and apologies ask affected.
of the eight suspended presenting four working channel Al Masriya, two in Al Ula (First) and two in Al Zania, all Egyptian public television. The decision was made by the president of the UERT, Safaa Hegazi, herself former television presenter.
It is the first time that comes to light a similar case, but on other occasions, the public body has some presenters temporarily suspended because of their political views. So it was with Shahira Amin during the Egyptian Revolution of 2011, when he was suspended by his defense of the protesters cairota Tahrir Square.
In November last year, Egyptian state television suspended the presenter Azza the Henaui for criticizing the government for its handling of the flooding occurred in the provinces of Alexandria and Bahira, in the north of the country. Al Henaui was accused of having left the script and have included his personal opinion. In 2014, the renowned presenter and humorist Egyptian Basem Yusef announced the end of his television program, “Al Bernameg” (Program), denouncing impediments to be issued in Egypt.
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