UNFPA, UNHCR Carry Out Annual Gender Based Training for Partner Organizations In Egypt
The annual training on gender-based violence (GBV) against women and girls for partner organizations was co-chaired by UNFPA and UNHCR on August 14.Bringing together a diverse group of 50 participants from various organizations, including the Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS), and other UN agencies like Doctors Without Borders […]
Study Shows Social Media Platforms Improved Egyptian Females’ Responses To Domestic Violence
During the COVID-19 lockdown in Egypt, many women who were experiencing domestic violence had access to social media platforms. This enabled them to learn about resources and support that could help them deal with the abuse. In 2015, 36% of married Egyptian women aged between 15 and 49 reported experiencing domestic violence. A new study […]
Dina Helaly Lauds UMS’s Role Integrated with State’s Efforts Against Gender-based Violence
Dr. Dina Helaly, a member of the Human Rights and Social Solidarity Committee in the Senate, said that the series produced by United Media Services Company has restored the Egyptian drama to its former era as the soft power that has a great influence not only on the level of the Egyptian viewer but also […]
16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence 2022
16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence 2022 According to the UN, the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an annual campaign that begins on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and runs through International Human Rights Day on 10 December. The campaign, led by civil society, […]
Women’s Entrepreneurship Day, 2022
Women’s Entrepreneurship Day is annually celebrated on the 19th of November, to honor, empower and help businesswomen eliminate poverty. Despite the crucial role women play in the economic and social well-being of their communities, they are yet to be equally included in meaningful participation in the economy, according to the US Department of state. Around […]
United Nations “UN” Women goodwill ambassador for Africa intensifies efforts to eliminate female genital mutilation (FGM) in Liberia
UN Women Goodwill Ambassador for Africa, Jaha Dukureh, announced her upcoming visit to Liberia from the 19th to the 27th of this month, to advocate against female genital mutilation (FGM) and child marriage, and support the country’s attempts in the matter. As a Gambian survivor of both FGM and child marriage, Ms. Dukureh was elected […]