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

Advocacy organisation illuminates Egypt’s legal framework for women’s protection against violence

Egypt’s National Council for Women launched 16-day campaign to combat violence against…

Nehal Samir

NCW  launches new paper on legislation for protecting women from violence

NCW paper aims to shed light on the legislative framework for the…

Daily News Egypt

NCW, UN Women Egypt light up Giza Pyramids against gender-based violence

The event joined the global community in launching the 16 Days of…

Daily News Egypt

Meghan Markle, duchess of Sussex, reveals miscarriage of second child

In January, British royal family allowed Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to…

Xinhua

World celebrates International Day for Elimination of Violence against Women

Thus women rights activists and organisations are calling for action to be…

Nehal Samir

Caricaturist Doaa El-Adl: First Egyptian to win Swedish EWK Prize

El-Adl is one of the most acknowledged cartoonists across the globe for…

Nehal Samir

Despite COVID-19, governments uphold support for women’s health and rights

A year ago, at the landmark Nairobi Summit on ICPD25, the world came…

Daily News Egypt

Plan International Egypt launches Media Child Rights Charter 

The workshop tackled different topics including issues affecting children, particularly girls, and…

Nehal Samir

Investment in girls’ education could see 10% GDP growth in EMs by 2030: Report

Eradicating all barriers to girls’ development will be pivotal in post-COVID-19 recovery,…

Nehal Samir

Your Voice: Individual initiative calls for fighting domestic violence in Egypt

Initiative aims to raise awareness among Egyptians on domestic violence, educate people…

Nehal Samir