Maya Morsy, Egypt’s new Minister of Social Solidarity, took the constitutional oath before President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi on Wednesday at the headquarters of the Egyptian Presidency.
Morsy brings extensive experience to her new role. She has served as President of the National Council for Women since February 1, 2016. Prior to this, she headed the Regional Team for Women’s Empowerment Programs and Policies at the United Nations Development Programme’s (UNDP) Regional Center for Arab States from 2013 to 2016.
From 2010 to 2013, Morsy was the Head of the United Nations Women’s Office in Egypt. Between 1999 and 2010, she acted as the National Coordinator for projects with the United Nations Development Fund for Women, liaising with the Arab League.
Morsy began her career in international organisations, including USAID and the UNDP. She is recognised as a politician specialising in public policy and a staunch advocate for women’s and human rights.
