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Find the latest women’s news, features and opinions on the Daily News Egypt. Women section stands for economic and social empowerment of women in Egypt  and worldwide.

Latest Women News

Narrative Summit lends support to Women of Egypt’s ‘40 Over 40’ campaign

Lamia Kamel, CEO at public relations firm CC Plus and Founder of…

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International Cooperation Minister highlights women’s empowerment in COVID-19 response

The minister’s remarks came during her participation in the UN’s Women Political…

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Egypt sees mixed reaction over flexible working facilities for mothers during school-year

Divisions have appeared relating to women’s participation in the workforce, and their…

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Egypt sees rise in sex-based crimes during H1 2020

Total of 116 violent crimes occurred against women in 6M 2020

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Egyptian woman uses face masks to fight gender-based violence

Gender-based violence increased during coronavirus, so face masks were designed to raise…

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Journalism community comes under spotlight as sexual assault allegations emerge

Several female journalists, from Egypt and elsewhere in Middle East, have come…

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The infamous Fairmont Incident: What we know so far

Egypt’s Prosecutor General ordered investigation into alleged gang rape at Fairmont, after…

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Egypt unites international community in ‘Closing the Gender Gap Accelerator’ platform

The platform, which was held in the form of a webinar, saw…

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UN chief calls for tackling human trafficking by reducing gender inequality

Women make up 49% and girls 23% of all victims of human…

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IFC launches 3-year programme to boost Egypt’s female employment

Participation of women is macro-critical, it is no longer lip service, says…

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