Egypt marked International Youth Day with the launch of its National Youth and Sports Strategy 2025–2032, an ambitious framework designed to empower the country’s young population and elevate their role in shaping the future of the nation. The event was held under the patronage of Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly and organized by the Ministry of Youth and Sports, in cooperation with the United Nations in Egypt, the Cabinet’s Information and Decision Support Center (IDSC), and the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport.
Among the high-profile attendees was Counselor Amal Ammar, President of the National Council for Women (NCW), who hailed the strategy as a “critical milestone in the journey of building Egypt’s New Republic.”
“Youth Are the Pillars of National Security and Development”
Speaking on the sidelines of the launch, Counselor Ammar emphasized that the strategy places youth at the heart of Egypt’s development agenda. “Investing in young people—both women and men—is not only an investment in human capital, but in national security and sustainable development,” she said.
Vision for Inclusive Development
The new strategy, covering the period from 2025 to 2032, is not just a roadmap for youth programming—it is a manifestation of Egypt’s political will to mainstream youth participation across all sectors of public life.
Counselor Ammar underscored the importance of gender integration in this vision, noting that the strategy aligns closely with presidential directives to ensure equal participation for young women and men in national decision-making processes.
“This is a real translation of the political leadership’s commitment to gender equity and youth empowerment,” she said. “It offers the tools, platforms, and policy backing to unlock the full potential of young Egyptians, locally and globally.”
Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration
The event drew participation from key ministers, university presidents, private sector leaders, civil society organizations, sports federations, and youth representatives—reflecting a whole-of-society approach to youth development. Dr. Ashraf Sobhy, Minister of Youth and Sports, outlined the strategic pillars of the plan, which include expanding access to sports, fostering innovation, promoting civic engagement, and building youth resilience.
Counselor Ammar reaffirmed the Council’s continued collaboration with the Ministry of Youth and Sports and all relevant partners to turn the strategy into action. “Our collective success depends on how well we engage, equip, and elevate our youth—and especially our young women—to be full partners in Egypt’s development journey.”
