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Al-Sisi praises Egyptian women’s role in 30 June uprising
President says he will never approve any law that is prejudice against women’s rights
She is Arab: a new voice for Arab women
She is Arab is a passion venture co-founded by Noha Hefny and Samar Alshorafa. Daily News Egypt had interviewed borh Hefny and AlShorafa to learn more about the platform.
Fyonka: Egypt’s first only-women ride-hailing service, ten months into the market
‘It not only about providing female commuters with safer rides, but to make women a part of the ride-hailing industry as partners,’ says founder
Dawwie: a women’s empowerment initiative through cultural activities
This imitative is all about developing skills of girls to empower them in the society, especially for those in villages, says UNICEF Representative in Egypt
LAS, UNDP discuss women’s role in post-conflict contexts
Participants will exchange experiences, lessons learned, and best practices at national, regional, and international levels on the promotion of women’s rights in societies affected by conflict, according to the UNDP.
Ride-hailing apps: safe haven for Egyptian women from harassment, yet they come with hefty price tag
‘I am not looking for excellent service, but less harmful alternative to public transport,’ says a female user
Women of Upper Egypt showcase their capabilities through San3ety Ganoub El Wadi Programme
It also sheds light on the importance of collaboration between the private sector and non-governmentalorganisations, aiming to create opportunities for young Egyptians, while providing them with the right tools and skillset to become future leaders.
EU acknowledge Egyptian women on World Science Day
The event brought together scientists, policy makers, academics, innovators, diplomats, women organisations, and gender experts, within the framework World Science Day for Peace and Development (WSDPD) and the EU Gender Champion Initiative.
Ministry of Social Solidarity, PepsiCo Egypt and CARE Egypt to launch SFtW for women in agriculture
The programme is with investments of $3.7m, and is expected to benefit 390,000 female small-scale producers and their families in Egypt
MIIC prepares for regulative reforms to promote women’s economic empowerment
Nasr participates in the Future Investment Initiative in Riyadh
Between Two Seas unravels women’s struggles against cultural misconceptions
This is what exactly the Bein Bahrain film (Between two seas) tackles. When you hear the film’s name for the very first time, people might think it’s about a geographical place or an issue related to nature. But through this one, the scriptwriter targeted a much deeper issue.
Egyptian woman wins TIAW World of Difference award for women economic empowerment
The World of Difference award is a recognition and appreciation to the world’s outstanding corporative initiatives for women’s economic empowerment.
Women generate 30,000 financial transactions worth EGP1m through “Heya Fawry,” initiative
We are targeting 600 additional women to benefit from the initiative in the next six months: AWEF`s Egypt country Director says
26th Annual Economic Forum for Women, first time in Cairo next March
Holding this important event in Egypt is a demonstration of empowering and supporting Egyptian women entrepreneurs: Arora
NCW issues e-catalogue to empower women economically
catalogue includes 23 women entrepreneurs, and contains more than 60 products.
Women have the required qualifications to work in any sector: AIWF founder
“If we make the economy less bureaucratic, it will become easier to do business,” says Al-Kaylani
Egypt prepares draft law to oblige men to insure their ex-wives
“Divorced woman to be paid insurance benefits immediately after divorce,” says deputy chairperson of FRA
Women as Engines of Economic Growth
The conference brought into focus the vital contributions of women leaders in economic growth across the MENA states, and the importance of supporting their development in key positions in public institutions and companies, which is a key national priority in Egypt.
AIWF, AUC to hold Women as Engines of Economic Growth conference in Cairo on 17 September
The conference focuses on empowering women innovators, entrepreneurs, executives and educators towards fulfilment of the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the MENA Region in Cairo, Egypt on 17 September.
Women’s cinema in Egypt is characterised by diversity, abundance of production
Notably, the next edition of the Valencia film Festival will be held from 24 October to 3 November in the eastern Spanish city of Valencia.
OECD praised Egypt’s empowerment of women, however, much needs to be done
Furthermore, she pointed out that Egypt plays an important role in the region in terms of empowering women, noting that many African countries have taken Egypt as a leading example in the implementation of economic reforms related to the empowerment of women.
Egg freezing holds promise, but causes social blizzard in Egypt
In brief, egg freezing is a solution to preserve a woman’s fertility, so she can get pregnant in the future. It involves extracting a woman’s eggs (oocytes), freezing them, and stored as a method to preserve reproductive potential for women.
Women own only 5.2% of Egypt’s private lands: NCW
30.8% of Egyptian females over 10 are illiterate, says study
Iran’s anti-freedom policies fuel incitations non-hijabi women
Police forces reportedly encourages citizens to report on each other and send a text message to locate women who don’t wear hijab
Changing dominant narrative of women on stage
To a considerable extent, the media plays a key role in promoting negative concepts and attitudes toward women. Doubtless, the media not only gives people information and entertainment, but it also impacts people’s lives by shaping their opinions and beliefs.
Sexual harassment at workplace: unprotected women
‘World heading to adopt anti-sexual harassment policies; this must stop,’ says Lawyer
Economic empowerment of women among Egypt’s top priorities: NCW
International bodies praised increasing women’s representation in parliament to 25%
Six Egyptians among FN’s 50 Most Influential Women in Middle East Finance
Daily News Egypt sheds the light on the careers of those successful ladies.
Average life expectancy of Egyptian females increased to 74.7 years in 2018
The highest survival expectancy for females aged 60-64 years was 18.8 years, compared to18.3 years for males, and the lowest age expectancy (75 years and over) was 8.5 years compared to 9.7 years for males in 2018
Maya Morsi demands from drama producers to present respectful values towards women
President of the National Council for Women (NCW), Maya Morsi, demands from the drama producers to focus on presenting respectful values and protection for women in their dramatic productions