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

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

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World focuses on Egyptian female graphic designer: Ghada Wali

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

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

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

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Unlocking girl power, organised by Plan International Egypt

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

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Egyptian woman recognized as 2018 SDG pioneer by UN Global Compact

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

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

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

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

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

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Egyptian woman sparked artistic revolution in Tunis Village in Fayoum

What distinguishes Tunis Village is that, it is an open school to…

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Majority of women prefer silence when sexually harassed

Harassment law, changing masculinity culture, ending sexual harassment

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Egyptian woman achieves breakthrough in food industry barrier

‘I suggest for investors location of restaurant, then we come up with…

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