Egypt Hosts Regional Dialogue to Boost Women's Political Participation in Arab World

In collaboration with UNDP and the Arab Women Organization (AWO), Egypt is hosting a regional dialogue to boost women's political participation in the Arab world, bringing delegations from 11 Arab countries.

According to a statement, the participants discussed strategies to overcome obstacles that prevent women's effective involvement in political affairs, exchanged experiences, and discussed opportunities for advancing Arab women's roles.

In his remarks, Alessandro Fracassetti, the Resident Representative of the UNDP in Egypt, underscored the urgent need for enhancing the role of women in the political field, noting that Arab women are faced with many obstacles, such as poor access to education.

AWO Director General Fadia Kiwan said: "This dialogue aims to draw a roadmap to enhance women's political participation in the Arab region by involving all concerned parties at the national, regional, and international levels."

In turn, Maya Morsy, president of Egypt's National Council for Women, indicated that pursuing women's rights is not a luxury, but a necessity, as women are disproportionately affected by wars and disasters.

She also noted that women's representation in the Egyptian parliament, cabinet, and governors' posts has increased in recent years, thanks to the government's prioritization of women's empowerment.