The Year of Egyptian Women - Achievements Report 2017

The ‘Year of Egyptian Women’ has opened a historical window of opportunity for the advancement of gender equality and women’s empowerment (GEWE) in Egypt. The launch of the National Women’s Empowerment Strategy (2017-2030) has firmed the political commitment towards realizing women’s political, economic and social rights as granted by the Constitution. The ambitious goals and targets do not only place women’s empowerment as a prerequisite for achieving gender equality in Egypt, but are considered as the accelerators for achieving the 2030 National Agenda - Sustainable Development Strategy (2030).