National Strategy for the Empowerment of Egyptian Women 2030
Resource type: Strategies and action plans
Thematic areas: Child protection, Gender equality and women’s empowerment, Women’s economic participation, Sexual harassment, Violence against women, Women’s political participation
Countries: Egypt
Document language: English
SDGs:
Goal 5: Gender equality
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National Strategy for the Empowerment of Egyptian Women 2030

March 2017

The Strategy fully complies with the spirit and direction of Egypt’s Vision 2030. It complements its pillars and aims at building a cohesive society, which is recognized for guaranteeing equal rights and opportunities for all men and women alike. The Strategy is also in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which were adopted globally asa comprehensive approach to development. 

The strategy is comprised of four comprehensive pillars: women’s political empowerment and leadership; women’s economic empowerment; women’s social empowerment; and women’s protection. An emphasis is made on the need for serious efforts to change the social culture and norms that limit women’s full participation, in addition to strengthening women’s access to their legal rights