The Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID) has supported the Egyptian Ministry of Interior and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in a two-year project that has completed the last of a series of 8 training workshops dedicated to strengthening Egyptian law enforcement officers’ capacities to respond effectively to cases of violence against women.
The workshop, held between 20 – 22 June, featured contributions from Spanish law enforcement officials as well as experts from the UNODC. The presentations offered Egyptian police officers information and case studies that can be applied to better communicate with survivors, as well as direct them to existing services that cater specifically to survivor needs.
Recognizing the significant impact of first responders on survivor outcomes, the workshop series aimed to provide the legal framework, investigative skills, and protection protocols needed to properly manage cases. Through the exchange of expertise from Spanish law enforcement officials, the experience highlighted the importance of national and international coordination to combat violence against women in all its forms.
The AECID is a longtime partner of the Ministry of Interior, working to defend women’s right to safety and eliminate all forms of gender-based violence. The project has pushed forth gender-sensitive responses and case-management strategies, contributing to more equitable outcomes for survivors pursuing justice and support. With support from the UNODC, capacity-building workshops offer platforms for generative collaboration across institutions.
The AECID is committed to the socioeconomic development of the country. Collaborating with public institutions and civil society alike and aligning its action with the SDG 2030 and the Egypt vision 2030, the Spanish Cooperation focuses its efforts on ecological transition and green economy, gender equality and migration.
