Women’s rights

CAIRO – July 6, 2026 The Alexandria Library will host a seminar titled “A Woman from Upper Egypt Making History” on July 9, as part of the cultural program accompanying …

Women’s participation in Lebanon’s military and security institutions has steadily expanded over the past three decades, reflecting a broader shift toward gender inclusion in national security. Although women remain a …

Improving legal awareness is increasingly recognized as a key step toward protecting women’s rights and ensuring equal access to justice. Legal experts argue that many women remain unaware of the …

Egypt has achieved significant progress in advancing women’s empowerment over the past 13 years through a series of national reforms aimed at strengthening women’s participation across political, economic, educational, healthcare, …

The National Planning Institute (NPI) and Egypt’s National Council for Women (NCW) are strengthening their partnership to support evidence-based policymaking and advance the implementation of the National Strategy for the …

The 30 June Revolution marked a defining milestone in Egypt’s journey toward strengthening women’s rights and expanding their role across society. Over the past years, a series of legislative, economic, …

The Egyptian National Council for Women (NCW) has congratulated Ambassador Nada Daraz on her re-election to the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), recognizing her …

Ensuring that every woman experiences a safe, respectful, and dignified birth has become an increasingly important priority in Egypt’s healthcare landscape. In June 2026, leading healthcare professionals, national councils, and …

The right to a safe and dignified childbirth experience remains a cornerstone of maternal and child health, according to Dr. Sahar El Sonbaty, President of Egypt’s National Council for Childhood …