The ElAdl Party (Justice) is an Egyptian political organization founded in May 2011 in the wake of the January 25 Revolution. Its founding members came from various revolutionary movements, including the National Association for Change, and Kefaya.
As a social liberal party, ElAdl advocates for individual freedoms while promoting social justice and economic opportunity. The party envisions a modern Egyptian state built on personal liberties, market-oriented policies, and strong public services. Our mission focuses on advancing democratic values, protecting civil rights, and fostering sustainable development through balanced economic and social reforms.
ElAdl’s political ideology rests on these core principles:
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Political Reform: Separation of powers, democratic elections, and peaceful power transitions. We advocates for equal citizenship regardless of religion, race, or economic status, while emphasizing human rights and legal accountability.
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Economic Policy: ElAdl supports a free market system built on social justice, fair opportunities, and sustainable growth. It promotes public-private partnerships for infrastructure development while ensuring transparency to prevent corruption.
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Social Justice: The party advocates for public sector minimum wages, progressive taxation, and tax relief for low-income families. It seeks to reform subsidies to better support those in need and ensure fair access to essential services.
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Foreign Policy: ElAdl promotes human rights, justice, and freedom in international relations. It supports Palestinian self-determination and maintains specific conditions for normalizing relations with Israel. The party seeks strong ties with Arab nations and emerging powers to shape a new Middle East.
Political Position
The party represents a platform for Egypt’s middle class, emphasizing its foundational values of freedom, justice, and sustainable development. The party also believes in the state’s role in protecting vulnerable social groups, supporting education and healthcare, and ensuring quality public services.
The Party has clear standing on following areas:
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Equality and Freedom: Ensuring individual and collective freedoms, including freedom of belief, expression, and assembly. The party seeks to abolish discrimination and foster a culture of equal opportunity for all Egyptians.
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Social Responsibility and Middle-Class Empowerment: ElAdl Party is committed to safeguarding the middle class, which it considers essential for social stability and economic progress. It advocates for policies that secure their gains while uplifting marginalized and vulnerable communities.
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Rule of Law and Institutional Accountability: The party upholds the separation and independence of Egypt’s legislative, executive, and judicial branches, alongside promoting transparency and accountability across government institutions.
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Cultural and Environmental Preservation: ElAdl Party places importance on maintaining Egypt’s cultural heritage and environmental sustainability as part of its vision for a modern state that respects future generations’ right to resources.
Policy Focus
ElAdl Party outlines a focused agenda for legislation and oversight to tackle Egypt’s key challenges. These include:
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Economic Development: Advocating for policies that support self-sufficiency, industrialization, and the localization of technology, especially in fields such as healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and energy.
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Education and Healthcare: Doubling investments in education and healthcare, reducing classroom sizes, improving salaries for educators, and extending health insurance to cover all citizens.
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Water Security: Ensuring Egypt’s historical rights to Nile waters through efficient water use strategies and environmental conservation.
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Social Welfare: Implementing social justice policies that guarantee access to high-quality education, affordable healthcare, adequate housing, and job opportunities.
The party’s membership has grown steadily since its inception, particularly among young professionals, academics, and civil society activists. ElAdl maintains active regional offices across Egypt’s governorates, focusing on grassroots engagement and local development initiatives. Through its varied activities and outreach programs, the party continues to advocate for democratic reform while building coalitions with like-minded political forces.
