Gender and COVID-19 in the Arab States

Date: Thursday, March 26, 2020

Moez Doraid, UN Women Regional Director a.i. for the Arab States We are currently living through a period of significant change and uncertainty, as governments, with the support of the World Health Organization, respond to the challenge of the COVID-19 pandemic rapidly evolving international public health. While all our lives are affected by the impact of COVID-19, it is vital that global, regional and national response plans address the specific implications for the health and safety...

From where I stand: “I feel safe and I know my husband can’t reach me here”

Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2020

Married at 19 to an abusive husband, Mariam Ismail,**, now 26, is living in a women’s shelter in Giza, Egypt, along with her two children, aged 4 and 5. Supported by UN Women, through a partnership with the Ministry of Social Solidarity, the shelter was recently upgraded through a survivor-centred approach that actively involved shelter users and staff in the design process and increasing safety and privacy for women.

"Ring the Bell for Gender Equality" Kicks off in Egypt

Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2020

“Ring the Bell for Gender Equality” Kicks off in Egypt

Cairo, March 9, 2020— On the occasion of the International Women’s Day, UN Women Egypt marked this day in partnership with the Egyptian Exchange (EGX), the National Council for Women, the Egyptian Institute of Directors and International Finance...

Art imitates life as FGM film screenings and group discussions begin

Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2020

The award-winning film Bein Bahrain (Between Two Seas), produced by UN Women in collaboration with the National Council for Women (NCW) and Axeer, sheds light on the different forms of violence faced by Egyptian women and girls. It was screened at the premise of the NCW on the occasion of “Zero Tolerance against female genital mutilation (FGM) Day” to 100 women from the outskirts of Greater Cairo – as the first in a series of field-based screenings in Egypt.

UN in Egypt Statement on Nada, Victim of FGM in Assiut

Date: Sunday, February 2, 2020

The United Nations in Egypt is deeply saddened by the recent tragic death of 12-year-old Nada in Assiut Governorate while undergoing Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) at the hands of a doctor. We are outraged that such senseless deaths still occur in 2020, despite progress made to eradicate this violent practice in terms of law reform, awareness raising, as well as direct engagement with local communities and religious leaders. We welcome the statement by the National Committee for the...

Women’s shelter in 6th of October opens after survivor-centred renovation

Date: Tuesday, December 10, 2019

The women’s shelter in 6th of October City, Giza Governorate, was officially inaugurated today after the completion of a comprehensive, survivor-centred redesign and physical upgrade.

The National Council for Women and UN Women Organize a Panel Discussion on “Between Two Seas” Film

Date: Wednesday, December 4, 2019

In line with the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, the National Council for Women (NCW) along with UN Women organized a panel discussion on “Between Two Seas” film in the presence of the film’s cast, crew, members of NCW, UN Women representatives, media and members of the Media Committee at NCW.

UN Women Egypt kicks off the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence

Date: Tuesday, November 26, 2019

On the Occasion of the International Day to Eliminate Violence against Women and in line with the 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence, UN Women Egypt marked the launch of the 16 days of activism yesterday by organizing several activities in Cairo and Alexandria.

How can an ID card help single mothers?

Date: Thursday, November 14, 2019

The ‘Women’s Citizenship Initiative’, implemented in partnership with the National Council for Women (NCW) with technical support from #UNWEgypt, works on enhancing women’s political participation and leadership. This initiative aims to raise awareness of the importance of obtaining ID cards and facilitating the process for women to issue theirs.

Growing women-owned businesses in Egyptian governorates

Date: Thursday, November 14, 2019

UN Women and P&G have rolled out their “Stimulating Equal Opportunities for Women Entrepreneurs” programme in Egypt to provide women with the skills and support they need to access P&G’s opportunities as potential women suppliers and distributors, creating a win-win situation for both the women-owned businesses and P&G. We sat with a few women from Beni Suef to learn more about how their work through the programme has positively impacted their professional and personal link.

The Premiere of “Between Two Seas” in the Presence of a number of Actors and Public Figures

Date: Wednesday, October 16, 2019

Group photo of “Between Two Seas” filmmakers. (Photo: Courtesy of the National Council for Women) Cairo, 16 October 2019 – The premiere of “Between Two Seas” was held yesterday evening in the presence of Dr. Maya Morsy, President of the National Council for Women;  Ms. Gielan Elmessiri, UN Women Deputy Country Representative, and the filmmakers as well as a number of public figures. The film is the product of a joint collaboration between the National...

Zenein Decent Market to Empower Women and Girls opens in Boulaq El Dakrour in Giza

Date: Tuesday, October 15, 2019

In partnership with the National Council for Women, Giza Governorate, UN Women and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Zenein Market, in Boulaq El Dakrour, was opened today following the completion of its renovations.

“Between Two Seas” in Cinemas this Wednesday

Date: Monday, October 14, 2019

The filmmakers of “Between Two Seas” began the countdown to release the film in theaters on Wednesday, October 16th. The film is the product of a joint collaboration between the National Council for Women, UN Women, Axeer and development partners. “Between Two Seas” is written by Mariam Naoum, directed by Anas Tolba, screenplay by Amani Tunisian and starring Fatma Adel, Yara Jubran, Tharaa Jubail, Mahmoud Fares, Arfa Abdel Rasoul and Lubna Wans.

Empowering Women Survivors of Violence Through Art

Date: Monday, September 30, 2019

UN Women Egypt and Dawar, an arts and wellbeing organization, teamed up to provide women with various forms of art therapy, giving them the space for self-expression and rehabilitation. The programme uses different art therapy tools to help women overcome their traumatic experiences.

ID Cards Opening Doors for Egyptian Women

Date: Sunday, September 29, 2019

The ‘Women’s Citizenship Initiative’, implemented under the leadership of the National Council for Women (NCW) with technical support from UN Women Egypt, works on enhancing women’s political participation and leadership. This initiative aims to raise awareness of the importance of obtaining ID cards and facilitating the process for women, like Rania, to issue theirs. ID cards enable women to access public services, including health and education for them and their children, receive loans, open bank accounts, and vote as well as run as candidates in elections.

Take Five: “Women can face situations and challenges, just like men.”

Date: Wednesday, September 11, 2019

Fathy Taha, an EVAW volunteer in Imbaba. (Photo Credits: UN Women/ Nada Ismail) Fathy Taha is a young man living near the marginalized area of Imbaba in Cairo, Egypt, where he volunteers for the Ending Violence against Women (EVAW) programme. Youth volunteers are one of the main active players in the programme, serving its objective of raising awareness of gender equality and women’s empowerment in communities. Volunteers use a variety of creative methods to raise awareness,...

From Where I Stand: “Now I can walk the streets alone.”

Date: Tuesday, August 27, 2019

Naema Khamis is a young woman volunteering in Imbaba, Giza with UN Women’s Ending Violence Against Women (EVAW) programme to raise awareness on gender equality and women’s empowerment. In her path to help her community and the people around her, Naema has also learned to be more confident and to protect her rights and safety.

From Where I Stand: “My biggest achievement is that I have changed myself and changed people.”

Date: Wednesday, July 31, 2019

Mohamed Magdy, an EVAW volunteer in Imbaba. (Photo Credits: UN Women/ Nada Ismail) Mohamed Magdy is a volunteer in Imbaba, Giza with UN Women’s Ending Violence Against Women (EVAW) programme, working to raise awareness of gender equality and women’s empowerment. Before joining the programme, Mohamed did not have constructive thoughts and beliefs about gender equality and women’s empowerment, but now he is working to change his community to become safer for and more...

From Where I Stand: "I learned to defend and protect myself"

Date: Sunday, July 7, 2019

Heba El-Sayed is a young woman living in one of the marginalized areas of Alexandria, Egypt. After joining a self-defense training under UN Women’s “Ending Violence against Women” programme, she learned about her right to public spaces, her right to feel safe in them and how to protect herself against sexual harassment and violence.

"Between Two Seas" Screens at an Event for the National Council for Women and UN Women

Date: Thursday, July 4, 2019

In the presence of Dr. Maya Morsy; President of the National Council for Women and Ms. Blerta Aliko; UN Women Country Representative the feature film “Between Two Seas” was screened at a special event held by the National Council for Women and UN Women, in celebration of the film’s success during its festival tour.