This Feb. 18, 2020 photo, shows the dresser of transgender woman Malak el-Kashif in her bedroom, in Cairo, Egypt. "When you declare you are different, you should get ready for war. A big war," she said. "The society will stomp on you and treat you like you are the enemy." (AP Photo/Nariman El-Mofty)
March 27, 2020
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March 27, 2020 2:43 a.m.
In Egypt, transgender activist fights battle on many fronts
CAIRO (AP) — Malak el-Kashif left home on her birthday seven years ago. Walking into an uncertain future, she was underdressed for the weather and armed with little— except for some makeup, a few women’s accessories and 50 Egyptian pounds (at the time about six American dollars).