In a significant move toward fostering a fairer and safer work environment for women, the Minister of Labor, Hassan Raddad, issued Ministerial Decree No. 75 of 2026. This decree outlines …
Gender Equality
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HighlightsPolitics
NCW Political Participation Committee Reviews Efforts to Strengthen Women’s Political Empowerment in Egypt
The National Council for Women’s Political Participation Committee, chaired by Dr. Rasha Mehdi, holds its regular meeting to discuss strategies for enhancing women’s political empowerment in line with Egypt Vision …
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EconomyHighlights
NCW Chairperson: Empowering Women in Healthcare Strengthens Equality and Sustainable Development
Counselor Amal Ammar, Chairperson of the National Council for Women, participated in Egypt’s International Nurses Day celebration in the presence of Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, Dr. Kawthar Mahmoud, Head of the …
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Arts & CultureHighlights
Rawia Atiya: The Legacy of the First Female Member of Parliament in the Arab World
May 9th marks the anniversary of the passing of Rawia Atiya, an avant-garde figure whose name is synonymous with the historical breakthroughs of Egyptian and Arab women in public life. …
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EconomyHighlights
Egypt’s Women Power: Chancellor Amal Ammar Reveals 307% Surge in Financial Inclusion
Chancellor Amal Ammar, President of the National Council for Women (NCWC), recently highlighted Egypt’s transformative journey toward female empowerment during the closing session of the Egypt-OECD Country Programme. Speaking on …
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Experts from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) have officially launched a landmark report titled “Women’s Economic Empowerment in Egypt.” Developed as part of the joint Egypt-OECD Country …
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The Ministry of Labor is taking decisive steps to enhance gender integration in the Egyptian workforce. As part of the state’s investment plan, the Ministry recently conducted a field visit …
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EconomyHighlights
How Egypt’s FRA is Empowering 1.9 Million Women Through Financial Inclusion and Boardroom Quotas
Dr. Islam Azzam, Executive Chairman of the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), emphasized the urgent need to expand financial literacy and cybersecurity initiatives. As fintech adoption grows, the FRA is dedicated …
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The United Nations has announced a significant leadership appointment, naming Rania A. Al-Mashat of Egypt as the next Executive Secretary of the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA), …
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Celebration DayHighlights
Egyptian Exchange Rings the Bell for Gender Equality, Marks Gov’t IPO Momentum on Int’l Women’s Day
The Egyptian Exchange (EGX) hosted a high-profile “Ring the Bell for Gender Equality” ceremony, marking International Women’s Day with a renewed call to strengthen women’s representation in leadership and decision-making …
