National Council for Women
Al-Azhar newspaper clarifies Al-Azhar position on wife beating
Egypt
February 3, 2022
Al-Azhar newspaper clarifies Al-Azhar position on wife beating
The Al-Azhar’s newspaper Sawt Al-Azhar (Voice of Al-Azhar) page on Facebook published part of an interview with the Al-Azhar Grand…
In a first, Egypt launches National Strategy for Egyptian Women Empowerment 2030
Society
September 7, 2021
In a first, Egypt launches National Strategy for Egyptian Women Empowerment 2030
Egypt has become the first country to launch its own National Strategy for the Empowerment of Women 2030 in line…
Cairo Tower to shine blue on World Day against Human Trafficking
Egypt
July 29, 2021
Cairo Tower to shine blue on World Day against Human Trafficking
The Cairo Tower will be lit up blue on Friday, July 30 to honor the World Day against Trafficking in…
Photos: ‘Women-Friendly Cities’ program launches in Damietta
Egypt
June 10, 2021
Photos: ‘Women-Friendly Cities’ program launches in Damietta
Damietta Governor Manal Awad announced the launch of the “Women-Friendly Cities” program in Ezbet al-Borg on Saturday, implemented by the…
No reports on sexual harassment during Eid al-Fitr, NCW says
Egypt
May 16, 2021
No reports on sexual harassment during Eid al-Fitr, NCW says
The National Council for Women (NCW) announced Sunday that it has not received any reports of sexual harassment during Eid…
Egypt’s Public Prosecution releases three defendants in Fairmont gang rape case on bail
Egypt
April 1, 2021
Egypt’s Public Prosecution releases three defendants in Fairmont gang rape case on bail
Egypt’s prosecution ordered on Tuesday the release of three defendants in the 2014 Fairmont gang rape case on LE 100,000…
Women’s council praises ‘Ella Ana’ tv series for tackling women’s issues
Cinema/TV
November 27, 2020
Women’s council praises ‘Ella Ana’ tv series for tackling women’s issues
Egypt’s National Council for Women (NCW), headed by Maya Morsy, praised in a statement DMC’s “Ella Ana” (Except Me) TV…
Egypt’s Information Ministry encourages victims of domestic violence to file complaints through ‘Shakwetek’ platform
Egypt
November 9, 2020
Egypt’s Information Ministry encourages victims of domestic violence to file complaints through ‘Shakwetek’ platform
The Egyptian Ministry of Information reminded the public on Monday of its recently-launched Shakwetek (Your Complaint) platform, on which victims…
Fairmont suspects’ families reportedly hold secret meeting to unify testimonies
Egypt
September 18, 2020
Fairmont suspects’ families reportedly hold secret meeting to unify testimonies
Legal sources and lawyers involved in Egypt’s Fairmont Hotel gang rape case revealed details about a meeting between the families…
Social media users reveal details of alleged gang rape incident at famous Cairo hotel
Egypt
July 31, 2020
Social media users reveal details of alleged gang rape incident at famous Cairo hotel
Testimonies about a gang rape that allegedly occurred in a hotel room at the Fairmont Nile City Hotel in Cairo…