Following the civil war outbreak in Sudan on April 15, 2023, around 8.2 million individuals have been displaced, and over 1.8 million have fled to neighboring countries like Chad and …
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Egypt regrets UNHRC’s disrespect for Palestinian youngsters under Israeli occupation through its representative to UN in Geneva
Egypt’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva Ahmed Ihab Gamaleldin expressed regret that the draft resolution, adopted by the 55th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council …
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The Bibliotheca Alexandrina addresses “Women’s aid tactics: difficulties and opportunities”
by Salma Hassanby Salma HassanOn Thursday, February 8, 2024, The Bibliotheca Alexandrina will host an expert meeting with the theme of “Women’s aid tactics: difficulties and opportunities” in cooperation with UNHCR, through the Women’s …
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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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UNFPA, UNHCR Carry Out Annual Gender Based Training for Partner Organizations In Egypt
by Nada Khaledby Nada KhaledThe 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 …
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Earlier today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, in the presence of Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sameh Shoukry. The Spokesman for …
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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, signed a partnership agreement with the Egyptian Red Crescent (ERC) worth EGP 38 M, which aims to provide humanitarian assistance to people crossing the border …
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On International Human Rights Day UN Agencies and Global Campaign for Equal Nationality Rights urge action to uphold gender-equal nationality rights across the Middle East-North Africa Region
by Asmaa Elwahyby Asmaa ElwahyOn International Human Rights Day UN Agencies and Global Campaign for Equal Nationality Rights urge action to uphold gender-equal nationality rights across the Middle East-North Africa Region According to UNICEF, …
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The BA Launches the 16-Day Campaign to Combat Violence against Women
by Asmaa Elwahyby Asmaa ElwahyThe BA Launches the 16-Day Campaign to Combat Violence against Women The BA Women Studies and Social Transformation Program (WSST), and the Children and Young People’s Libraries – in cooperation …