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Egypt’s Bedaya Presidential Initiative delivers over 154M services in 3 months

Sun, 15 Dec 2024 - 10:36 GMT

Deputy Prime Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar stated Sunday that Bedaya Presidential Initiative delivered 154,077,255 services since its launching in September.

Women's land rights in focus at Egypt workshop

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 - 10:25 GMT

The event, held from December 10-12, brought together representatives from 22 African nations.

Ministry of Health received 55.5M women for health examinations

Sat, 07 Dec 2024 - 01:28 GMT

The Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population announced Saturday that it received 55 million, 547 thousand, and 334 visits from women to undergo examinations and receive awareness services.

Egypt pledges to empower women in urban planning

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 - 01:08 GMT

Minister El-Sherbiny stressed that the council dedicated to women's issues aims to foster equality and empowerment.

UN sounds alarm over rising violence against women in conflict

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 - 01:11 GMT

UN Report: Number of Women Killed in Armed Conflicts Doubled in 2023

Egypt, FAO discuss rural women economic empowerment projects

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 - 12:49 GMT

Minister of Social Solidarity Maya Morsi met Thursday with FAO Regional Representative for the Near East and North Africa AbdulHakim Elwaer.

1.5M families to benefit from new Egyptian initiative

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 - 01:11 GMT

This initiative aims to serve 1.5 million of the neediest families.

et guide: 19 women appointed in Egypt's cabinet, governors reshuffle

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 - 06:14 GMT

As new ministers took oath Wednesday as part of a Cabinet reshuffle, et highlights the number of women who were assigned as ministers and governors.

Health Ministry receives 49M visits to receive screening services under Women’s Health Support Initiative

Sat, 04 May 2024 - 01:24 GMT

The Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population announced that 49 million visits had been recorded to receive screening and medical awareness services, as part of the President's sustainable initiative to support Egyptian women’s health, since its launch in July 2019 until the end of last March.

USAID funds socio-economic empowerment programme targeted at 150K Egyptian women

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 - 11:56 GMT

Those are residing seven governorates.

Egyptian president makes key statements on inflation, regional crises

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 - 02:02 GMT

The statements were made during the Mother’s Day ceremony attended by the president and First Lady Intissar al-Sisi.

Egyptian government unveils new initiative to boost microfinance targeted at women

Sun, 10 Mar 2024 - 02:00 GMT

The Ministry of Social Solidarity launched an initiative to increase the amount of micro loans disbursed to women by Nasser Social Bank (NSB).

Women make up 62% of Egyptian diplomats, 20% of ministers

Sun, 03 Mar 2024 - 02:23 GMT

Minister of Social Solidarity Nevine al-Qabbaj stated Sunday in a conference that women composed 62 percent of diplomats.

Social leaders in Egypt: delving deep into their role in advancing women rights

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 - 06:41 GMT

The social leaders are women who belong to rural, Bedouin, and low-income urban areas whose mission is mainly eradicating practices harmful to women and enhancing their socio-economic status.

'1000-Kilometer Journey' campaign promotes awareness on reproductive health, cervical cancer among 2M women

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 - 08:26 GMT

The Ministry of Social Solidarity announced the conclusion of the first phase of the "1000-Kilometer Journey" campaign.

Egypt has 15K societal leaders raising awareness on women rights

Tue, 09 Jan 2024 - 04:40 GMT

They have reached 1.6 million families nationwide.

Egypt's Light Electric Train allocates 1st vehicle for women passengers only

Wed, 03 Jan 2024 - 12:22 GMT

The French company operating the light electric train (LRT) in Egypt; the Administrative Capital Train, allocated the first vehicle at the front of the train to women only, in order to provide comfort for train passengers during the trip.

In Pics: Women appear at forefront of Elections scene in 2nd day of Presidential elections

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 - 10:33 GMT

Women, once again are taking the lead and appearing at forefront of the Elections scene with the highest attendance rates at the polling station on Monday, same as the first day of Egypt’s 2024 Presidential elections.

Egypt launches '1000 Kilometer Journey' initiative on cervical cancer, women's reproductive health

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 - 09:31 GMT

It is carried out in collaboration with the Egyptian Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology.

Egypt's NCW chair displays figures on FGM, women in top positions in meeting with EU parliamentarian

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 - 02:05 GMT

Chairperson of the National Council for Women (NCW) Maya Morsi displayed Monday in a meeting with Chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs at the European Parliament David McAllister.

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