Latest in Tag: women Highlight
Latest in Tag: women
Egypt launches âClosing the Gender Gap Acceleratorâ – What does it mean for women?
It is a national public-private collaboration model enabling the government and businesses to take decisive action on closing economic gender gaps, the Ministry of International Cooperation explained in a press statement on Monday.
COVID-19 threatens reversal of womenâs rights, opportunities
They are also more vulnerable to these elements, according to Engee Soliman, strategic partnerships and advocacy unit manager at Plan International Egypt.
Womenâs rights activists say silence of sexual assault victims remains main challenge
Why sexually assaulted women take so long to speak out?
1,000% increase in womenâs complaints during COVID-19 crisis: NCWÂ
95% of complaints related to social and economic needs, Aml Abd El Moneim
Men more vulnerable to COVID-19 than women: Dutch study
Higher amounts of blood enzyme in men purportedly makes them more susceptible to virus
Egypt leads international initiative supporting women, children through COVID-19
Initiative to address, mitigate impacts of pandemic on most vulnerable sectors of society
The dawn of a new dimension: including women â by design   Â
From Arielâs powerful #ShareTheLoad engagement to Barbie telling us âYou Can Be Anythingâ, there are some fantastic examples of brands actively shifting the conversation to include women, and expand on their contributions to the world we live in.
NCW issues policy tracker for Covid-19 women-related responsive measures
NCW President Maya Morsy confirmed that the report monitors all policies and procedures taken by the authorities.
Attijariwafa Bank Egypt launches âMaakiâ direct debit card for women
As for male clients, they can have cards issued for their mothers, wives, or sisters, with the ability to control the card limit and its category (Gold – Prestige – Premier).
Dear women, you have important role in combating COVID-19
Women have an important role in this difficult period. Mothers all over the world, Egypt especially, should protect their children and families from the pandemic. Daily News Egypt presents some tips for women to combat Coronavirus.
Egypt celebrates its own women`s day on 16 March
The 16 March is a special day in the history of Egyptian women’s struggle towards her rights, the roots of the day dates back to 1919 when women participated for the first time in political demonstrations during the1919 revolution.
Women lead Expo 2020 Dubai, proving they can break through glass ceiling
More than 50% of Expoâs employees are women
IWD in Egypt: challenges, opportunities for womenâs empowerment
According to the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS), the gender ratio in Egypt reached 106.2%, meaning that there are 106.2 males for every 100 females.
Women own 37% of established startups in Egypt: Gamea
Her remarks came on the second day of the Women Economic Forum (WEF), which is held from 4 to 9 March in Egypt. WEF takes place for the first time in Egypt and is held under the auspices of President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi. The forum is organised by the NCW in partnership with The Worx company.
Egyptian women loan defaulters do not exceed 1%: Minister of Planning
Holding WEF in Egypt while other countries cancel their international activities sends great message about economic situation in country: Maya Morsi
How can newly-wed woman plan home budget?
Daily News Egypt provides newly married women with some tips in order to help them plan their homesâ budgets.
UNAIDS launches campaign for zero discrimination against women and girls
Zero Discrimination Day is universal in nature and aims to highlight issues related to all forms of discrimination. The celebration calls on people worldwide to support the rights of everyone to live a life without stigma or discrimination, regardless of their origin, gender, or their serostatus.
Women represent only 21% of MENAâs labour force: Al-Mashat
CBE launches several initiatives to boost financial inclusion
Women fear Coronavirus for different reasons than men
Market researchers have proven time and time again that women shop more than men, especially online shopping
Egyptian women in a decade: the turbulent path towards empowerment
Daily News Egypt presents major stations witnessed in womenâs status during the last ten years following the quote,by Karl Marks: âSocial progress can be measured by the social position of the female sex.â.
NCW organises a seminar to combat all forms of violence against women
The symposium included a theatrical to address how to deal with cases of sexual harassment and economic exploitation of women
Egypt supports women, youth, seeks stability in Palestinian territories, Lebanon, Syria: President Al-Sisi during WYF
âNow we are waiting for January, either to reach an agreement or enter a fourth party in the negotiations,â the president said on GERD
Al-Sisi praises Egyptian women’s role in 30 June uprisingÂ
President says he will never approve any law that is prejudice against womenâs 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: Egyptâs first only-women ride-hailing service, ten months into the market
 âIt not only about providing female commuters with safer rides, but to make women a part of the ride-hailing industry as partners,â says founderÂ
Dawwie: a womenâs 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.Â
EU acknowledge Egyptian women on World Science Day Â
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.