Women

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

Niqab Ban: impartial demand for national security or discriminatory act?

Whoever opposes ban, will pay fine not less than EGP1,000, could increase…

Nehal Samir

‘Insecure,’ presents true stories of female journalists harassed at work

“I hope to find committee within journalists’ syndicate competent in gender issues,…

Nehal Samir

Egyptian woman proved that problems generate success

Safe MedTours conducts necessary arrangements for Middle Eastern patients, for them to…

Nehal Samir

Egypt needs to increase women’s participation in labour force: Aliko

Female participation in country’s workforce is 22.9%, representing 69.9% of men’s share

Nehal Samir

World focuses on Egyptian female graphic designer: Ghada Wali

I gained global recognition for works which especially portrayed my identity, says…

Nehal Samir

Hinderance to female entrepreneurs worldwide is existing bias in finance community: Baduel

Evidence shows gender pay gap, long way to go to ensure equality…

Nehal Samir

Unlocking girl power, organised by Plan International Egypt

‘Take Over’ initiative on annual ‘IDG’, 11 October, girls’ voices finally heard

Nehal Samir

Egyptian woman recognized as 2018 SDG pioneer by UN Global Compact

Founding CEO of EFG Hermes, Helmy participated in many social development initiatives…

Daily News Egypt

Abolishing FGM/C: implement effective social marketing campaigns, do not medicalise it

A wide range of intervention strategies have been implemented with the goal…

Nehal Samir

Majid Al Futtaim launches 10th annual women’s heart health campaign

‘Feel the Beat’ campaign to raise awareness about heart health among women

Daily News Egypt