National Council for Women
NCW analyzes portrayal of women in this Ramadan’s dramas
Egypt
June 26, 2016
NCW analyzes portrayal of women in this Ramadan’s dramas
The media committee of the National Council for Women (NCW), headed by Suzan al-Qelliny, has analyzed the image of the…
Women’s council hails MPs defense of women’s representation in parliament
Egypt
February 23, 2016
Women’s council hails MPs defense of women’s representation in parliament
The National Council for Women (NCW) has praised female MPs for defending women’s rights to representation in parliamentary committees. The House…
Women’s council backs woman allegedly assaulted by police on metro
Egypt
February 8, 2016
Women’s council backs woman allegedly assaulted by police on metro
The National Council of Women has voiced “legal solidarity” with Walaa Saad, the woman featured in a viral video showing…
Maya Morsy elected head of women’s council
Egypt
February 1, 2016
Maya Morsy elected head of women’s council
Several members of the National Council for Women have declared Maya Morsy as winner of head of the council, succeeding…
NCW opens center for Syrian refugee rehabilitation
Egypt
September 20, 2015
NCW opens center for Syrian refugee rehabilitation
The National Council for Women (NCW) opened a center for the rehabilitation of Syrian refugees in Cairo on Sunday. The center,…
National Council for Women collects citizen suggestions on new constitution
Egypt
September 12, 2013
National Council for Women collects citizen suggestions on new constitution
The National Council for Women have started a campaign entitled “Write your Constitution” to survey Egyptians around the country on…
Women’s rights council forms committee to monitor women’s rights
Egypt
August 1, 2013
Women’s rights council forms committee to monitor women’s rights
Mervat al-Tellawy, head of the National Council for Women (NCW), announced the formation of a watchdog committee to monitor women's…
Women’s rights organisations submit proposal to constitutional committee
Egypt
July 29, 2013
Women’s rights organisations submit proposal to constitutional committee
In coordination with other women’s rights organisations, the Egyptian Center for Women's Rights on Monday submitted a proposal to the…
Salafis demand end to women’s rights body, ballet
Egypt
May 28, 2013
Salafis demand end to women’s rights body, ballet
Salafi MPs made controversial statements during a Shura Council session Tuesday. The Shura Council is currently the sole legislative body…
Special female police unit to combat violence against women
Egypt
May 22, 2013
Special female police unit to combat violence against women
The head of Egypt's National Council for Women Mervat al-Tallawy met Wednesday with members of a new special unit of…