As Asmaa Hanafy strolled the shores of her beloved hometown Alexandria, she would notice the ocean’s changing tides and the extreme shift in weather. As a scientist, she recognized the alarming signals of global warming, igniting within her an intense determination to act towards building a more sustainable world. She sought the support of Rabeha Joint Programme to expand her impact by transforming Green Society into a registered company.

Defying limitations, Sabreen El-Sayed, 49, embodies the “self-made” success story. Despite lacking a college degree, business experience, and juggling family care for her husband and three daughters, Sabreen dared to dream of running her own business. Fueled by her love for books and computers, she ventured to rent out a small shop in 2012 that would soon turn into her whole world, where she would sell stationary and school supplies, and even offer photocopying and research services.

The National Council for Women and UN Women Egypt, in partnership with the European Union, will launch a new social media campaign today entitled "Cheer Out Loud". The campaign aims to combat online violence and bullying against female athletes in various sports.

To mark International Women’s Day 2025 under the theme “For ALL women and girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment”, the annual "Ring the Bell for Gender Equality” event was organized on Thursday, 20 March 2025 by The Egyptian Exchange - EGX.

Interview with Ambassador Mervat Tallawy from Egypt on attending the Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing in 1995 and how the Beijing Platform for Action remains relevant today.

Suzanne Magdy, a 42-year-old wife and mother of two children: Mohamed (16 years old) and Yousef (13 years old) from Cairo governorate. Suzanne joined her son Mohamed in one of the balanced parentings between motherhood and fatherhood camps organized by UN Women Egypt in partnership with the National Council for Women, and in collaboration with the Institute for European Cooperation and Development (IECD) and Alb Kebeer (Big Heart) Non-Government Organization (NGO) during the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence.

On 8 March 2025, join us to celebrate International Women’s Day under the theme, “For ALL women and girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.” This year’s theme calls for action that can unlock equal rights, power and opportunities for all and a feminist future where no one is left behind. Central to this vision is empowering the next generation—youth, particularly young women and adolescent girls—as catalysts for lasting change.

As Marguerit Tanious ventured out to start her own handbag brand, she did not only want to sell purses, but to create history. She envisioned Bianca as a brand that would weave the rich tapestry of Egypt's 7,000-year history into every exquisite, handcrafted piece. However, the world of high-end fashion demanded more than just artistry. Recognizing the need for strategic marketing expertise, Marguerit turned to Rabeha Joint Programme to help Bianca take its rightful place in the market.

After years of hard work and late-night studies, Farah Ragab graduated from dentistry and was excited to start her prestigious career. However, to her disappointment, at the age of 28 she found that the road to employment was bumpy and tougher than expected. After countless unsuccessful job applications, she joined UN Women’s FEMpower training to help set her career on track.

Haneen Hider, a driven petroleum and petrochemical engineering student, was determined to excel as a female engineer. However, she needed support to streamline a clear path from the world of academia to industry. To equip herself with the necessary tools for professional success, Haneen decided to enroll in UN Women’s FEMpower training.

Freshly minted with a bachelor's degree in agriculture, Hagar Gamal found herself adrift between the world of academia and corporate reality. Yearning for a compass to navigate her professional journey, the 23-year-old Hagar turned to FEMpower training, seeking the mentorship and direction she needed to chart a course toward her aspirations.

The Ministry of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation together with the National Council for Women and in partnership with UN Women and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) organized a closing ceremony on December 11th, marking the conclusion of “Enhancing Gender Equality and Empowering Women and Girls in Egypt” programme, implemented with the generous support of the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA). . The closing ceremony brought together Counselor Amal Ammar, President of the National Council for Women; H.E. Younghyon Kim, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Egypt; Ms. Marwa Alameldeen, UN Women Country Representative a.i.; Ms. Germaine Haddad, UNFPA Assistant Representative, with a recorded message from H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation.

Nancy Mohamed, an internal lawyer at the Women's Complaints Office (WCO) for 8 years, graduated from the Faculty of Law, Ain Shams University in 2012. She is currently pursuing her postgraduate studies at the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport, as she is doing her master’s in litigation procedures, in addition to obtaining a diploma in ‘Shariaa’ (Islamic law). Since her childhood, Nancy has been interested in women's rights issues and has always been concerned about the challenges women and girls face in her society.

In light of the Canadian delegation’s visit to Beheira Governorate yesterday, Dr. Jacqueline Azer, Governor of Beheira, accompanied Canada’s Ambassador-Designate to Egypt H.E. Mr. Ulric Shannon, and a delegation from the Global Affairs Canada and United Nations organizations to Misr Public Library in Damnhour to meet a number of participants of “Rabeha” joint programme. This visit aimed at strengthening the partnership and international cooperation supporting Egyptian women, by presenting successful stories related to entrepreneurship and economic empowerment, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Egypt's Vision 2030.

UN Women, the National Council for Women (NCW), UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency in Egypt, and the Government of Japan, represented by the Embassy of Japan in Egypt, launched the new phase of the “Humanitarian Response with Sustainable Impact: Sustainable Livelihoods and Social Cohesion” programme in Egypt. The programme, is part of a regional initiative aimed at providing sustainable solutions to refugee, displaced, and host community women in Egypt, Iraq, and Syria.

On the occasion of the International Peace Day, usually marked on September 21st of each year, and within the context of promoting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 16―Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions - the National Council for Women, in partnership with UN Women Egypt and the Spanish government represented by the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation, organized the "Women’s Sports for Peace" event to highlight the pivotal role of women in promoting international peace.

Though Marwa’s beauty salon didn't survive its first year due to a combination of challenges, including lack of experience and financial strain, she remained passionate about the beauty industry. And fueled by her unrelenting spirit, Marwa decided to get back up and try again. This time, armed with the skills and knowledge gained from the beauty care training offered by UN Women.

After graduating from the Institute of Computer Science, Heba Hussein’s love for all things digital was put on the back burner as she was swept away with the responsibilities of marriage and childcare. However, she did not give up on her passion for exploring technology. Now, at 40, she's pursuing her passion by joining the training on mobile repair offered by UN Women and embarking on an exciting new chapter in her life.

After years of working in the news broadcasting field, Reem Samir realized that she needed a better work-life balance to be able to raise her twin boys. This goal motivated her to join UN Women’s copywriting training, shortly after which she began a career as a freelance copywriter.

Youstina Michele, a 29-year-old media creator, has been working in media for six years with the aim of providing a voice for women and raising awareness through content creation. She has worked as a TV and radio presenter on local channels, a social media content creator, and a writer in local newspapers. She’s now expanding her portfolio to include movies, following UN Women’s scriptwriting training.