title: 1978 Egyptian protection of national unity and social peace referendum
text: # 1978 Egyptian protection of national unity and social peace referendum
  
  A referendum on "the protection of national unity and social peace" was held in Egypt on 21 May 1978. It was approved by 98.3% of voters.
  
  ## Results
  
  | Choice | Votes | % |
  | - | - | - |
  | For | 9,202,553 | 98.30 |
  | Against | 159,578 | 1.70 |
  | Invalid/blank votes | 23,393 | – |
  | Total | 9,385,524 | 100 |
  | Registered voters/turnout | 10,973,223 | 85.83 |
  | Source: Direct Democracy |||
  