Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty on Tuesday chaired the fifth ministerial meeting of the Supreme Standing Committee for Human Rights, where he reviewed the country’s national human rights strategy and its bid for membership on the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC).
Abdelatty, who heads the committee, praised the efforts of all member entities in finalising the fourth executive report of the National Strategy for Human Rights, which was submitted to President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Sept. 30. He said the report reflects an increase in measures taken to implement the strategy’s objectives.
The minister noted that the report’s submission came ahead of the UNHRC elections, to be held in New York on Tuesday, where Egypt is seeking membership for the 2026-2028 term. He described it as an important milestone that shows Egypt is moving in the right direction.
The meeting discussed the recommendations from Egypt’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR) session held earlier this year, as well as Egypt’s participation in the 60th session of the Human Rights Council, which concluded on Oct. 8.
Minister of Social Solidarity, Maya Morsy, noted that the upcoming national human rights strategy will see an evolution of national efforts and highlighted the importance of integrating contemporary issues like digital technology, non-discrimination, and the right to development. She also stressed the importance of the right to relief as a fundamental human right, reviewing Egypt’s efforts in regional crises, particularly its support for the Gaza Strip.
Minister of Justice, Adnan Fangary, emphasised that the next strategy should highlight new laws and legislation, reflecting Egypt’s legislative development.
Minister of Parliamentary, Legal Affairs and Political Communication, Mahmoud Fawzy, reviewed the “legislative revolution” Egypt has witnessed in recent years, which he said reflects an active and effective legislative authority and embodies democratic stability.
