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Amna Amin is a Sudanese refugee and the founder of Al Salwa for Development Association, a thriving safe space and community initiative in Egypt since 2020. Over the years, it has expanded to provide vocational training, courses, bazaars, psychosocial support and awareness sessions to enhance women’s resilience, as well as children’s education, art and gardening to help those traumatized by conflict and war.
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UN Women Egypt, in collaboration with the Youth Leaders Foundation (YLF), in partnership with the National Council for Women and with the generous support of the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID), concluded the Simulation of the UN Security Council Open Debate on Women, Peace and Security (WPS).
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A delegation from the National Council for Women (NCW) and UN Women Egypt, joined representatives from the Embassy of Canada on a field visit to Alexandria governorate to meet with several participants of “Rabeha” programme, within the framework of the Embassy’s commemoration of Canada Day.
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In the heart of Upper Egypt, where the beautiful Nile embraces the land of Aswan, the governorate carries stories that portray challenges and hope. These stories feature remarkable opportunities offered through initiatives such as “Ta7wisha” programme, which creates a hopeful path for women towards financial empowerment and economic independence.
Ta7wisha’s concept is based on the idea of formulating groups of women and educating them about the main concepts of saving and lending in a collective and regular manner, using technology, to make their dreams come true. Through the programme, traditional paper records are transformed into a secure and accurate digital system, where collective deposits are safely stored and women are trained to use Meeza cards, granting them access to the financial system. Once women join “Ta7wisha”, they instantly get integrated into the banking system, an initial step towards a new life.
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Mohamed Mohey, a 21-year-old from Aswan governorate, is currently in his second year at the Faculty of Commerce. Alongside his studies, he works in modeling and video editing. Despite having no prior professional experience in filmmaking, Mohey has always been passionate about cinema and visual storytelling. In 2024, he learned about the filmmaking workshops through a friend, who encouraged him to apply, as Mohey was searching for a new experience to explore and showcase his creative interests. Encouraged by this support, he decided to join the filmmaking workshops held as part of the Aswan International Women Film Festival (AIWFF) in 2024. He later returned to participate in a new round of workshops organized under the same festival during March and April 2025, in partnership with UN Women Egypt and the European Union.
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Mona Ahmed, a 32-year-old woman from Aswan governorate, a master’s degree holder from the Institute of African Research and Studies at Aswan University. Her thesis is titled "The Anthropological Significance of Community Arts in Africa and Their Role in Society." Mona was in search of a new experience, one through which she could express her personal interests away from academic and professional pressures.
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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.
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With mounting responsibilities and life challenges, Somia soon found herself facing depression. She would only feel joy as she picked up her powder brush and swirled it against her cheekbones or lined her eyes with mascara. Recognizing her passion as a powerful therapy to improve her mental health, Somia decided to take a leap of faith and enrolled in UN Women’s beauty care training.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.