For the first time in Egypt: 48 female judges sworn in as assistant delegates in State Council

CAIRO – 7 September 2025: For the first time in the Egyptian State Council’s history, 48 female judges were sworn in as assistant delegates on Sunday, marking a significant milestone in the country’s judicial system.

Judge Osama Youssef Shalaby, the President of the State Council - one of Egypt's highest judicial authorities - witnessed the swearing-in ceremony of the first batch of female judges in the Council's history. 

The new batch of assistant delegates was appointed under Presidential Decree No. 447 of 2025.

The batch includes 207 members, including 48 female judges. This historic step reflects the state's commitment to empowering women and strengthening their representation in the judiciary, in implementation of the directives of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi.