Egypt is taking further steps to strengthen the inclusion and empowerment of women with disabilities as the National Council for Women resumes the activities of its Committee for Women with …
Gender Equality
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Forum's eventsHighlights
Cairo University’s EGICA 3 Forum Calls for Fairer Representation of Women, Children, and Persons with Disabilities in Arab Media
Cairo University’s Faculty of Mass Communication has launched the third edition of the International Scientific Forum EGICA 3 under the theme “Representations of Women, Children, and Persons with Disabilities in …
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HealthHighlights
Are Women Really More Emotional Than Men? New Research Challenges a Long-Standing Myth
For generations, women have been labeled as the more emotional gender, while men have often been viewed as calmer and more rational. This stereotype has appeared in personal relationships, workplaces, …
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Women Now Hold at Least Two Board Seats in 60% of Egyptian Companies, New Report Reveals
The Egyptian Women on Boards Observatory at The American University in Cairo has released the eighth edition of its annual monitoring report, revealing continued progress in women’s representation across corporate …
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Omar Reda, Chairman of the Egyptian Exchange, announced that the institution is working toward increasing women’s representation on corporate boards to 30 percent by 2030, emphasizing that diversity is not …
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The National Council for Women branch in Ismailia, in cooperation with the IDDO Development Office, organized a training workshop for journalists, media professionals, and television correspondents to announce the launch …
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Arts & CultureHighlights
Egyptian Women’s Empowerment Takes Center Stage at Cannes Film Festival Event
Egypt reaffirmed its commitment to supporting women’s empowerment, gender equality, and education during a special event organized by the Better World Fund on the sidelines of the Cannes Film Festival …
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Equal Pay and Enhanced Safety: Egypt’s Ministry of Labor Issues New Decree for Women in the Workforce
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 …
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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 …