The 2024 Champions of the Earth awards, the UN’s highest environmental honor, recognized six individuals and organizations making significant strides to combat land degradation, desertification, and drought. Among the …
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Egypt’s Minister of Agriculture Discusses Agricultural Collaboration with United Nations Economic Commission for Africa
On Monday, Alaa Farouk, Egypt’s Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, held a productive meeting with a delegation from the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) in Cairo. The …
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Egypt’s Minister of Planning, Rania A. Al-Mashat, participated in the launch of the Voluntary Peer Review Report on Egypt’s Competition Law. The event, organized by the Egyptian Competition Authority (ECA) …
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Dr. Amal Ammar, Chairperson of Egypt’s National Council for Women (NCW), met with Dr. Mehrinaz Al-Awady, Director of the Population, Gender Justice, and Comprehensive Development Group at ESCWA, during the …
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WFP Launches Digital Campaign in Egypt to Raise Awareness on the Link Between Food Security and Gender-Based Violence
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in Egypt has launched a digital campaign to raise awareness about the connection between food security and gender-based violence (GBV), coinciding with …
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Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population has completed a nationwide hearing survey for 7.3 million children, part of a presidential initiative launched in 2019 to address early hearing loss …
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Logistics costs in Egypt could see a significant reduction of 15% to 25% across various sectors, according to Abir Leheta, CEO of Egyptian Transport and Commercial Services Company (EGYtrans). …
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Egypt’s National Council for Women Leads Efforts to Combat Gender-Based Violence and Protect Women’s Rights
The Information and Decision Support Center of Egypt’s Cabinet recently shared an impactful infographic on its official social media platforms, highlighting the National Council for Women’s (NCW) ongoing efforts to …
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Hayat Karima Initiative in Egypt Hits 85.5% Milestone in First Phase of Rural Development
Egypt’s ambitious Hayat Kaima “Decent Life” initiative, aimed at addressing rural poverty and bridging development gaps across the country, is now 85.5% complete in its first phase. According to a …
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Land rights are at the heart of economic empowerment in Africa, and ensuring women’s access to land is crucial for gender equality and sustainable development. While land ownership plays …
