Listicle: On Gender Day celebrated at COP27, Egypt prides itself on leaps in women’s empowerment – Egypt Today

Listicle: On Gender Day celebrated at COP27, Egypt prides itself on leaps in women’s empowerment – Egypt Today

CAIRO – 14 November 2022: On Gender Day celebrated at COP27, Egypt released a statement priding itself on leaps in the field of women’s rights. Here are the key points:

1 – Four women ministers:

Dr. Yasmine Fouad, minister of environment, Dr. Hala el-Said, minister of planning and economic development. Dr. Rania El-Mashat, minister of international cooperation, Dr. Nevine El-Kabbag, Minister of Social Solidarity

2 – Two women young leaders to the climate change agenda

Eng. Sarah El-Batouty, UNFCCC Global Ambassador, Dr. Omnia El-Omrany, COP27 Presidency Youth Envoy

3 – Decent Life Program

it is the largest development program in Egypt and the world (in terms of funding and targets), in which women and their needs are one of the main pillars. it also takes into account environmental dimensions and sustainability criteria and targets. It benefits 58 million citizens, half of whom are female.

4 – The National Egyptian Family Development Program

it aims at improving the quality of life of the Egyptian citizens and families in more than 20 governorates.

5 - Egyptian Women's Health Presidential Initiative

It has reached 23 million women citizens. It targets providing free medical checkups and breast screening as a preventive mechanism for women.

6 - The National Initiative for Green Smart Projects in all