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3.8M women receive reproductive health services last year

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 - 10:42 GMT

The Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population revealed indicators for the implementation of basic health care and family development services.

Women reach 50.4% of leadership positions in Egypt: Minister

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 - 01:14 GMT

The latest statistics, conducted in February 2025, show that women reached 50.4 percent of leadership positions.

NCW, UAE family min. talk boosting cooperation in fields of empowering women, family

Sat, 15 Mar 2025 - 12:24 GMT

Ammar reviewed the efforts of Egypt and the NCW to support the family via presenting awareness programs.

UN hails NCW efforts in raising awareness about FGM

Sat, 22 Feb 2025 - 02:28 GMT

A technical team from the United Nations' headquarters and the regional office for the Middle East and North Africa of the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the UN Population Fund (UNFPA) commended efforts of Egypt's National Council for Women (NCW) in raising awareness about the dangers of female genital mutilation (FGM).

Spanish amb. lauds efforts of NCW to support, empower women

Sat, 08 Feb 2025 - 12:51 GMT

Spanish Ambassador to Egypt Alvaro Iranzo lauded the efforts of the National Council for Women (NCW) to support and empower women, especially in the economic field.

Egyptian Health Ministry reveals how cervical cancer can be prevented

Sat, 25 Jan 2025 - 11:24 GMT

The Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population said that cervical cancer can be avoided by 100 percent, stressing that it is necessary to ensure early detection and adhere to periodic follow-up.

Egypt's new draft labor law provides advantages, guarantees for working women

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 - 11:18 GMT

The draft labor law submitted by the Egyptian government to the House of Representatives, and presented to the Manpower Committee of the House for discussion, includes many advantages and guarantees to protect working women.

Egypt’s Bedaya Presidential Initiative delivers over 154M services in 3 months

Sun, 15 Dec 2024 - 10:36 GMT

Deputy Prime Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar stated Sunday that Bedaya Presidential Initiative delivered 154,077,255 services since its launching in September.

Women's land rights in focus at Egypt workshop

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 - 10:25 GMT

The event, held from December 10-12, brought together representatives from 22 African nations.

Ministry of Health received 55.5M women for health examinations

Sat, 07 Dec 2024 - 01:28 GMT

The Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population announced Saturday that it received 55 million, 547 thousand, and 334 visits from women to undergo examinations and receive awareness services.

Egypt pledges to empower women in urban planning

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 - 01:08 GMT

Minister El-Sherbiny stressed that the council dedicated to women's issues aims to foster equality and empowerment.

UN sounds alarm over rising violence against women in conflict

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 - 01:11 GMT

UN Report: Number of Women Killed in Armed Conflicts Doubled in 2023

Egypt, FAO discuss rural women economic empowerment projects

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 - 12:49 GMT

Minister of Social Solidarity Maya Morsi met Thursday with FAO Regional Representative for the Near East and North Africa AbdulHakim Elwaer.

1.5M families to benefit from new Egyptian initiative

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 - 01:11 GMT

This initiative aims to serve 1.5 million of the neediest families.

et guide: 19 women appointed in Egypt's cabinet, governors reshuffle

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 - 06:14 GMT

As new ministers took oath Wednesday as part of a Cabinet reshuffle, et highlights the number of women who were assigned as ministers and governors.

Health Ministry receives 49M visits to receive screening services under Women’s Health Support Initiative

Sat, 04 May 2024 - 01:24 GMT

The Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population announced that 49 million visits had been recorded to receive screening and medical awareness services, as part of the President's sustainable initiative to support Egyptian women’s health, since its launch in July 2019 until the end of last March.

USAID funds socio-economic empowerment programme targeted at 150K Egyptian women

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 - 11:56 GMT

Those are residing seven governorates.

Egyptian president makes key statements on inflation, regional crises

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 - 02:02 GMT

The statements were made during the Mother’s Day ceremony attended by the president and First Lady Intissar al-Sisi.

Egyptian government unveils new initiative to boost microfinance targeted at women

Sun, 10 Mar 2024 - 02:00 GMT

The Ministry of Social Solidarity launched an initiative to increase the amount of micro loans disbursed to women by Nasser Social Bank (NSB).

Women make up 62% of Egyptian diplomats, 20% of ministers

Sun, 03 Mar 2024 - 02:23 GMT

Minister of Social Solidarity Nevine al-Qabbaj stated Sunday in a conference that women composed 62 percent of diplomats.

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