Egypt has rolled out a broad package of reforms aimed at entrenching equal rights and opportunities between men and women. These reforms were designed to eliminate all forms of discrimination against women and reshape societal perceptions.
These efforts underscore the state’s commitment to safeguarding women’s fundamental rights and ensuring access to protection and care, according to a press release issued on the official Cabinet Facebook page on Sunday.
The reforms have significantly enhanced the international standing of Egyptian women.
Egypt ranked first globally in implementing legislative measures to advance women’s economic equality over the past two years, according to the World Bank’s Women, Business and the Law (WBL) Index.
Egypt’s score on the index rose by nearly 10 points, reflecting a series of impactful measures, including the extension of paid maternity leave, the introduction of paid paternity leave, the enforcement of equal pay, and the adoption of flexible working arrangements.
The WBL Index is part of the “Women, Business and the Law” report, which assesses laws and policies affecting women’s economic opportunities across 190 economies.
The report is issued by the World Bank Group, an international development institution committed to reducing poverty and promoting sustainable development through policy guidance, technical expertise, and financial support to low- and middle-income countries.
