Art, advocacy, and action: National Council for Women sparks momentum at ‘16 Days of Activism’
The fight against gender-based violence took center stage as the National Council for Women (NCW) joined forces with international partners during the second edition of the “16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence” festival, an event that transformed advocacy into
Winter storm compounds Gaza humanitarian crisis amid Israeli strikes, diplomatic efforts
A winter storm that battered the Gaza Strip over the past few days has worsened an already dire humanitarian situation, killing additional people and exacerbating the impact of Israeli strikes, Palestinian officials said, as diplomatic efforts over the territory’s future
Egypt begins training Palestinian police as pressure mounts to accelerate Gaza reconstruction
Egypt has begun training Palestinian police officers on its territory in preparation for enabling them to assume security responsibilities in the Gaza Strip once a stable ceasefire is in place, Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty announced on Tuesday. Speaking at a
Tensions escalate in Gaza as Israeli violations persist, humanitarian crisis deepens
The situation in the Gaza Strip remains tense and deeply precarious weeks after the ceasefire took effect, amid continued Israeli violations and a worsening humanitarian crisis in the besieged enclave. The Gaza Ministry of Health reported on Tuesday that three
Famine, renewed violence deepen Sudan’s humanitarian catastrophe
Sudan is plunging deeper into a humanitarian disaster as widespread famine, escalating violence, and mass displacement continue to ravage the country. With millions of civilians stranded in besieged cities and no access to basic needs, the situation is deteriorating rapidly.
Al-Sisi reviews education reforms, orders new teacher bonus starting November
President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi met on Tuesday with Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and Minister of Education Mohamed Abdel Latif to review the progress of Egypt’s education system as the new academic year begins, the presidency said in a statement. Presidential
NCW hosts training workshop on managing domestic violence cases
The National Council for Women organized a workshop titled “Training the Trainers on Managing Domestic Violence Cases,” in partnership with UNICEF and the American University in Cairo. The workshop, held from 11 to 16 November, aims to equip lawyers and