FM Commends NCW's Role in Empowerment, Rights Advocacy

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Migration, Badr Abdelatty, received Amal Ammar, President of the National Council for Women (NCW).

The meeting highlighted the Council’s pivotal role in supporting and empowering Egyptian women and enhancing their position as fundamental partners in society.

Abdelatty praised the significant achievements of Egyptian women across various sectors, emphasizing that this progress stems from the state's unwavering commitment to women's empowerment.

He also commended the NCW’s active participation in regional and international forums, particularly during Egypt’s Universal Periodic Review session at the UN Human Rights Council, where national efforts on women's advancement were presented.

Moreover, FM welcomed Egypt’s pioneering experience in promoting women’s rights under the directives of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi.

The meeting also tackled the implementation of the National Strategy for the Empowerment of Egyptian Women 2030 and the National Human Rights Strategy, which includes a key focus on strengthening women’s rights.

For her part, Ammar reviewed the NCW’s ongoing initiatives and programs aimed at enhancing the status of women in Egypt, reaffirming the Council’s commitment to furthering gender equality and social inclusion.