Latest in Tag: Gender equality Highlight
Latest in Tag: Gender equality

Opinion| Gender equality is at the forefront of COP27
Women constitute the largest share of the world populations, close to 1.9 billion across all continents. Unfortunately, at my home country, Uganda, a couple of women were violated through sexual harassment and isolation from different activities.

Opinion| When 51% of decision makers admit preferring to hire men, why not be truthful in IT?
Recruitment preferences were estimated directly and indirectly to determine whether those asked directly were being truthful about discrimination based on gender and socioeconomic background.

Opinion| Gender Equality and a Sustainable Planet: We cannot achieve one without the other
More than ever, it is crucial to work together to realize a gender-equal world with climate-smart and sustainable approaches. At this yearâs UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) â the worldâs largest gathering on gender equality currently being held in New York â governments will agree on the priorities to address gender and climate change. Ahead of the 27th Conference of the Parties (COP27) in Sharm El-Sheikh in November, these CSW priorities will underline how gender equality can drive climate action and mitigate impacts. Egypt has prioritized gender equality and womenâs empowerment at the highest level, and its presidency of COP 27 is an opportunity to mobilise Member States and the private sector to do the same.

South Korea accelerates cooperation for gender equality in Egypt
Appreciating the efforts and achievements of the Egyptian government for gender equality through various initiatives like the 2030 National Womenâs Strategy, Hong reiterated the Korean governmentâs will to support the agenda, hoping that such cooperation will âmake a society where gender equality is [commonplace] so no one needs to stress it.â

UN, KOICA partner to enhance gender equality, womenâs empowerment in Egypt
The programme will be implemented in collaboration with UN Women and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), in partnership with Egyptâs Ministry of Youth and Sports and the National Council for Women (NCW).

Gender equality is important weapon against climate change
Development investments involving women, and which take their needs into account, are more effective and sustainable, says new EIB report

Egypt relatively close to achieving gender equality in science: UNESCO
Fariz praised the Egyptian Government’s efforts to achieve gender equality and update the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Researchâs National Strategy for Science, Technology and Innovation 2030.

34 projects worth $3.3bn aim to achieve gender equality in Egypt: Al-Mashat
Egypt was first country globally to launch 2030 women strategy

New unit initiated to ensure gender equality at Planning Ministry
Unit helps promote 5th SDG relating to gender equality, says Hala El-Said

Egypt harnessing private sector power to drive gender equality: Al-Mashat
Egypt participates in Future Investment Initiative in Saudi Arabia

International Cooperation Ministry executes 34 projects worth $3.3bn for gender equality
The Ministry of International Cooperation has revealed that it is currently executing 34 projects, worth a total of $3.3bn, targeting gender equality in Egypt.

British embassy launches its annual campaign to support gender equality
Efforts to promote womenâs financial inclusion to be highlighted

Al-Azhar, Dar Al-Ifta reject Sibsi decision to achieve gender equality in inheritance
“The subject of equality in inheritance is settled and must become lawâ

WEF discusses gender equality
Female leaders steer big corporations and major economies. But at the World Economic Forum they are still grossly underrepresented, with only 20 percent of participants being women, reports Manuela Kasper-Claridge.The room is small; it won’t hold more than 100 chairs. Two cameras are set up, there is a small coffee bar in one of the …

The future is in our hands: why Egypt needs gender equality
Unfortunately, it will come as no surprise to those of you reading this that women are treated as less equal than men in Egypt. Although this inequality is a global phenomenon, it is more prominent and widespread across the Arab world and in Egypt. The proof lies before our own eyes everyday: your grandmother who …

In Video: Government officials ring the bell for gender equality
Video by Menan Khater Edting by Omar Korashi

Achieving gender equality â when everyone wins
By Charlotta Sparre, Ambassador of Sweden in Egypt This week, as we celebrate the United Nationâs 70th anniversary, it is an opportunity to recognise the many achievements of multilateral cooperation and the many challenges that lie ahead of us to see how we can work together to meet the newly agreed 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). …

Egypt calls on increasing efforts to secure women in conflict zones
The percentage of girls in secondary education in conflict countries has dropped, UN report says

UN Population Fund, Egyptian government to ‘re-energise reproductive health, youth policies’
15-year strategic plan set in place

âAs if I brought it on myselfâ
Egyptian women share stories of gender discrimination, harassment, and abuse on BuSSy’s new blog

Ana Hunna: Tweet to support Women Bread Winners
Join the Twitter discussion on Saturday looking at the obstacles that face female breadwinners in Egypt

Egpyt scores low in gender equality
Economics and education at heart of gender gap

Brotherhood leader defends constitutional article
Sobhy Saleh: Article 36 necessary to prevent gay marriage and gender equality in inheritance laws