Women Rights
The Egyptian government places the elimination of violence against women in all its various forms, in addition to raising awareness and changing behavior, atop of its priorities, especially since it has become an urgent necessity, which requires taking a certain steps.
Ten years have passed since the June 30 Revolution took place, and as we celebrate this month the anniversary, we also recall the spirit of this uprising that meant to build a homeland, correct a path and open horizons of dream and hope for millions of Egyptians.
Every year, women celebrate International Women's Day. Various institutions celebrate this day, but not many know where the idea of celebrating International Women's Day came from.
The workshop will be held in person at the organization's headquarters, and a number of experts will virtually participate in via the Zoom application.
Maya Morsi pointed out that women have broken barriers in many fields, despite that, there are many obstacles facing women in the labor market.
All female judges, who were recently appointed at the State Council, will sit on the judiciary podium with their fellow judges as of March 5th for the first time, marking a historic move by Egypt to empower women with powers and competencies as judges.
The cascading crises of recent years have highlighted how women’s leadership is more crucial than ever.
UN Resident Coordinator in Egypt Elena Panova praised the projects implemented under “Haya Karima” initiative that serves the needy villages across Egypt, expressing her desire to participate in the initiative’s projects.
The decision came upon President Abdel Fattah El Sisi’s directives on International Women Day regarding the empowerment of women.
Egypt approved a package of law amendments to protect Egyptian women like, the First Lady said.
A surveillance camera on street revealed Tuesday footage showing Maadi harasser luring a young girl into a residential building, before sexually harassing her inside.
A surveillance camera in a residential building in Maadi district showed a man sexually harassing a girl.
This comes in a quick response to a recent case of a 15 year old girl who arrived at a hospital after being subject to FGM; the father and the nurse were arrested and remain in custody pending investigations.
Egypt’s International Cooperation Minister Rania Mashat assured, on Monday, that women's empowerment is a key factor in the implementation of the national development plan that Egypt seeks to carry out.”
The series of public screenings commenced in Qena governorate, where two public screenings were organized on November 27-28.
The director of the Women's Department at the Ministry of Women, Family and Solidarity in Burkina Faso praised the great effort exerted by the Egyptian government and the OIC General Secretariat for the organization to start its activities.
Egypt celebrated the 100th anniversary of Egyptian women's participation in public life, Sisi said, noting that the percentage of Egyptian women's representation in the Egyptian Parliament by 25 percent.
Three fugitive Egyptians who are accused raping a girl in 2014 in the notorious case known as “Fairmont Case” arrived at Cairo International Airport after their deportation from Lebanon at Interpol Egypt’s request.
The National Council for Women announces its full support for the girls who are victims of harassment and rape, and it calls upon them to quickly report the crimes that were circulated on Instagram.
The council called on concerned bodies to investigate the issue, and take necessary measures.
