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The Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population issued a warning emphasizing the importance of regular cervical screening to detect early changes in the cervix, which can develop into cervical cancer if left untreated.
Egypt bars women from working in certain jobs abroad under new labor directive
Egyptian Ministry of Interior launched a series of initiatives and events aimed at honoring women and providing support to female breadwinners and mothers, coinciding with International Women's Day, Egyptian Women's Day, and Mother's Day.
This aims to enhance the effectiveness of institutional responses and protect the rights of women and girls.
International Women’s Day has become a moment to acknowledge the determination, resilience, and creativity demonstrated by women in politics, science, business, education, and social development.
New data released by the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS) highlights a significant gender gap in unpaid household work in Egypt, showing that women spend nearly twice as much time as men on domestic and care-related activities.
The Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population revealed indicators for the implementation of basic health care and family development services.
The latest statistics, conducted in February 2025, show that women reached 50.4 percent of leadership positions.
Ammar reviewed the efforts of Egypt and the NCW to support the family via presenting awareness programs.
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 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.
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.
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.
Deputy Prime Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar stated Sunday that Bedaya Presidential Initiative delivered 154,077,255 services since its launching in September.
The event, held from December 10-12, brought together representatives from 22 African nations.
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.
Minister El-Sherbiny stressed that the council dedicated to women's issues aims to foster equality and empowerment.
UN Report: Number of Women Killed in Armed Conflicts Doubled in 2023
Minister of Social Solidarity Maya Morsi met Thursday with FAO Regional Representative for the Near East and North Africa AbdulHakim Elwaer.
This initiative aims to serve 1.5 million of the neediest families.
