Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Expatriates Badr Abdelatty reaffirmed President Abdel Fattah El Sisi’s commitment to empowering women as essential partners in national development.
This came during the opening session of the 10th General Conference of the Arab Women Organisation, held under the patronage of President Sisi.
The conference, convened under the theme of “connectivity, empowerment, and protection for women and girls from cyber violence and technological and AI-related abuse, was attended by several high-level officials including Minister of Social Solidarity Maya Morsy, Director-General of the Arab Women Organization Fadia Kiwan and Chairperson of the National Council for Women Amal Ammar.
The top diplomat emphasized the importance of the Egypt-based Arab Women Organization as a platform for sharing successful experiences in promoting women’s rights, paying tribute to Arab women, with special recognition of Egyptian women as well as Palestinian women enduring the ongoing aggression in Gaza.
He stressed the urgency of protecting women and girls from cyber violence and AI-related abuse, advocating for joint Arab action to develop solutions and share best practices. He highlighted Egypt’s legislative measures, including the Anti-Cybercrime Law and Telecommunications Regulation Law, as well as initiatives like tech hackathons and awareness campaigns launched in cooperation with social media platforms.
The minister also reviewed Egypt’s efforts to advance women’s rights, noting the National Human Rights Strategy, the 2030 National Strategy for Women’s Empowerment, increased female participation in the judiciary, and greater representation in parliament.
The conference concluded with the honoring of Ambassador Mervat Tallawy, former Minister of Social Affairs and former Chair of the National Council for Women, who was awarded both the National Shield and the Arab Women Organization’s Shield for her contributions to efforts to protect women’s rights and empower them.
