Minister of Immigration and Egyptian Expatriates Affairs Nabila Makram participates at Empowering Women Forum Sustainable Development prospective forum held by Arab Labor organization Egypt Minister of Immigration received was invited by Director General of the Arab Labor Organization (ALO) Fayez Ali Al-Mutairi parliament’s undersecretary, Maysa Atwa.
The event witnessed unprecedented attendance of businesswomen from 17 Arab countries.
The Minister highlighted that the Egyptian woman’s issues are considered of a top priority for the political leadership, referring to various initiatives were launched in Egypt to empower women, including “Taa Marbouta” campaign.
She also referred to her last visit to USA and the efforts that are being exerted by Egyptian women abroad for fundraising to support cancer patients, including the Economist Laila Bens in USA , Nemat Shafik , IMF Deputy Managing Director , and Captain Mona Shandy at the Australian Department of Defence.
She also praised the success achieved by many Arab women as leading decision makers.
On the other hand, MP Maysa Atwa lauded the minister’s efforts, referring to the Egyptian women’s prominent role despite of various challenges.
Minister of Immigration received honor shield from the ALO.