Cairo Document for Women’s Empowerment: A national vision that strengthens civil society partnership in supporting human rights

In a unique experience that reflected the strength and vitality of Egyptian civil society, especially the women’s and human rights movement, the Women’s Leadership Forum launched a national human rights document under the title “Cairo Document to Empower Women: A National Vision from Egyptian Civil Society to Support Women’s Rights in Light of the Universal Periodic Review,” This was during a distinguished national conference held in January 2025 under the title “Egyptian Women’s Rights in Light of the Universal Periodic Review: Among the Recommendations.” And implementation.”

 

The Women’s Leadership Forum represents a platform that brings together prominent female parliamentarians from the House of Representatives and the Senate, party and union leaders, in addition to an elite group of public figures and members of more than 400 civil society organizations. Egyptian. Human rights, especially in issues related to women.

 

Through this conference, the forum succeeded in providing a distinctive experience that reflects the ability of civil society to play a pivotal role in following up on the implementation of the recommendations of the universal periodic review. for human rights, as an essential partner in the reform and development process.

 

The document represents a comprehensive national vision that came to appreciate the achievements made by the Egyptian state in the field of women’s empowerment, especially within the framework of its commitment Implementing the recommendations issued by the universal periodic review For the year 2019. 

 

She praised the legislative reforms to combat violence and discrimination, increasing the representation of women in political life, and the role of initiatives such as "Decent Life" In improving the quality of life of women in the areas most in need.

 

The document also included recommendations to enhance women’s participation in decision-making, issue a comprehensive law to combat violence against women, support women’s entrepreneurship, And launching national awareness campaigns to change stereotypes. 

 

It focused on the importance of establishing clear implementation mechanisms that include forming a national committee to follow up on recommendations, and preparing time plans and performance measurement indicators to ensure the achievement of goals. The desired results.

 

The participants stressed that the document is not just a declaration of intent, but rather represents a national road map that reflects the societal will to achieve justice and equality, and makes Egyptian women an essential partner in building the country’s future.

 

 They also pointed out that the timing of issuing the document enhances its importance, especially with the Egyptian state preparing to submit its periodic report in Geneva, which makes it a qualitative addition to the national efforts made to promote human rights. human being, and practical evidence of the partnership between the state and civil society.

 

 ""The Cairo Document for Women’s Empowerment", launched by the Women’s Leadership Forum, represents an inspiring model of the capacity of Egyptian civil society To actively participate in shaping a better future for Egyptian women, it is not only a national vision for promoting women’s rights, but a living testimony that the partnership between the state and civil society is capable of achieving reform, development, and building a more just society. And equality.

 

The conference was distinguished by a broad attendance, as prominent figures from various fields participated, including journalist Fatima Naout, Dr. Saboura Al-Sayyed, member of the Education Committee in the House of Representatives, and Representative Fatima. Al-Mazalawi, a member of the Manpower Committee in the House of Representatives, Dr. Heba Makram Sharubim, a member of the Senate, Representative Amal Salama, a member of the Human Rights Committee in the House of Representatives, and Counselor Mohamed Samir, the official spokesman for the Administrative Prosecution. The attendees also included Engineer Mona El-Batrawy, Deputy Governor of Cairo, Dr. Randa Fakhr El-Din, Executive Director of the Specific Union for Combating Harmful Practices Against Women, Amna Fazza, President of the African Women’s Club, and prominent women leaders from the Mostaqbal Watan, Protectors of the Homeland, Republican People, and Egyptian Freedom parties, in addition to An elite group of representatives from the Bar Association, the National Council for Women, and directors of equal opportunities units in Egyptian universities.

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