Egypt is placing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the forefront of its national agenda, according to Labor Minister Hassan Shehata. This commitment aligns with directives from President Abdel Fattah El …
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Gaza NEWSPolitics
UN Senior Humanitarian and Reconstruction Coordinator for Gaza Holds Meetings with Several Egyptian Ministries
by Nada Khaledby Nada KhaledSigrid Kaag, the UN Senior Humanitarian and Reconstruction Coordinator for Gaza, recently concluded a two-day visit to Egypt. During her visit, she held meetings with distinguished officials, including Sameh Shoukry, …
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HighlightsPolitics
NCW thanks UN for its response to Egypt and assistance to Gaza women and children
by Salma Hassanby Salma HassanThe National Council for Women, headed by Dr. Maya Morsi, expressed gratitude to the UN-Women’s Office in Egypt for its coordination and implementation, as well as its appreciation for the …
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PoliticsWomen’s Achievements
UN Chief Appoints Dutch Diplomat Sigrid Kaag Senior Humanitarian Coordinator for Gaza
by Nada Khaledby Nada KhaledThe United Nations has appointed Sigrid Kaag, the outgoing finance minister of the Netherlands, as UN senior humanitarian and reconstruction coordinator for Gaza. This decision came as part of …
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Egypt Adopts UN-Sponsored Mechanism to Deliver Humanitarian Aid to Gaza
by Nada Khaledby Nada KhaledOn Friday, Egypt praised the creation of an international aid delivery system for the Gaza Strip, which is currently experiencing appalling living conditions. Egypt viewed the Security Council resolution’s adoption …
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EconomyHighlights
UN Sponsors Egypt’s Women-Friendly Cities Project In Damietta
by Mona Yousefby Mona YousefUnder the sponsorship of the UN, the Women-Friendly Cities project in Egypt has significantly impacted the economic empowerment of women in the country. The project has enabled women, including housewives, …
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ECW Announces US$2 M Grant in Egypt to Provide Education Access to Sudanese Children Refugees
by Nada Khaledby Nada KhaledAs part of its regional response to the Sudan refugee crisis, Education Cannot Wait (ECW) announced today US$2 million in new grant funding in Egypt. The 12-month grant will be …
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HighlightsPolitics
UN Humanitarian Coordinator: Israeli Airstrikes on Civilians in Gaza Cannot Be Justified
by Nada Khaledby Nada KhaledAs the world observed International Human Rights Day on Sunday, UN Humanitarian Coordinator Lynn Hastings denounced the Israeli offensive and siege against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. Hastings wrote in a …
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International calls for a cease-fire in Gaza raised with demands for climate justice at COP28. Demonstrations sparked last Sunday in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, where thousands have died in …
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UN Officially Celebrates International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women
by Nada Khaledby Nada KhaledThe United Nations Observance of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women took place today, 22 November 2023, 10:00 am – 11:30 am (EST) at the ECOSOC …