Latest in Tag: NCCM Highlight
Latest in Tag: NCCM

NCCM, EU, UNICEF launch campaign promoting safer internet use for children
The launch occurred under the auspices of the National Council for Childhood and Motherhood (NCCM) in cooperation with UNICEF, and with funding from the European Union (EU).

NCCM stopped child marriage case in Gharbeya
Subsequently, Secretary General of the NCCM, Azza El Ashmawy, notified the child hotline to take legal action.

NCCM demands investigation into video of crying child for violating law
Child in first grade of primary stage was photographed crying to his teacher to let him sleep

#ImAgainstBullying campaign hails mass interaction, triggers commitment, changes desires
The campaign’s long term plans to strengthen child protection mechanisms through child protection committees in different governorates; says UNICEF representative in Egypt

EU grants €30m for expanding access to education in Egypt
EU’s contribution to programme will help establish 1,200 community schools in “disadvantaged” Egyptian governorates

NCMC to address SEC on child exploitation during elections
Children were politically exploited in promotion for candidates, NCMC report says

Opinion piece condemned for allegedly inciting mass execution of street children
Al-Masry Al-Youm took the piece off the website in response to public outrage
ECCR warns against pushing for harsher penalties against children
Children’s rights organisation describes calls made by state-affiliated NCCM as “irresponsible”

Child sentencing laws should be amended: NCCM
Sentencing restrictions should not apply in cases of ‘heinous’ crimes, says the Secretary General of the council
Rights groups condemn ‘exploitation of children’ for political purposes
Two groups express concern regarding two separate incidents of child exploitation