GIZ Egypt collaborated with Techne Summit, on behalf of the German Government, to acknowledge and honor the winners of the Empower-Her Champions competition, reported the “ArQam” website.
The ceremony took place at the Cairo International Stadium, held as part of the third edition of Techne Summit 2024.
Despite significant advancements in women’s education levels in Egypt, their participation and employment rates remain remarkably low. Egyptian women face various obstacles, including wage disparities and limited career opportunities.
The Empower-Her Champions competition serves as a catalyst for change by encouraging private-sector Egyptian companies to develop innovative and effective initiatives to empower women in the workplace.
Over 40 Egyptian companies submitted proposals, with 11 being shortlisted and 6 announced as winners. The four Empower-Her Champions, Entlaq, OBM Education, Gowa El7alla, and Plstka, and the two Community Impact award recipients, Mattlob and Niotech, all received 40% funding from GIZ to implement their gender equality initiatives, thereby demonstrating the tangible impact of the Empower-Her Champions competition on these companies.
The Empower-Her Champions award ceremony, a resounding success at the third edition of Techne Summit 2024, not only celebrated the achievements of the winning companies but also sparked crucial discussions about the future of women in business and leadership roles, thereby furthering the cause of gender equality.
Furthermore, the ceremony included an insightful fireside chat titled “Overcoming Obstacles and Biases Faced by Women in Leadership,” where industry leaders discussed the challenges and successes of women in leadership positions.
Additionally, a panel discussion on “Navigating Nonconventional Paths: Empowering Choices” provided valuable perspectives on empowering women to pursue diverse and non-traditional career paths.
It is important to note that GIZ Egypt organized the Empower-Her Champions competition through the project Job Partnership and SME Promotion (JP-SME) as part of its ongoing effort to support gender equality and empower women in the workplace and implemented by Techne Summit.
By recognizing and rewarding companies that actively promote gender equality, GIZ aims to inspire more businesses to adopt similar initiatives and drive meaningful change.
