Egyptian first lady, Mrs. Entissar El Sisi, said in her statement on Friday, November 25, that Egypt is taking the necessary measures towards empowering women, preserving their rights, and putting a stop to gender-based violence.
Her statement coincided with the “International Day for Elimination of Violence against Women”
She wrote on her official Facebook page “On the International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women, Egypt is moving ahead to achieve women’s empowerment as they are key partners in building this nation”, describing women as the “shield” of saving this nation and its future.