The Minister of Higher Education discusses strengthening cooperation with UNICEF in Cairo

Dr. Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, received Dr. Shiraz Shakkar, Deputy representative of UNICEF in Cairo, in the presence of Dr. Mustafa Refaat, Secretary of the Supreme Council of Universities, and Dr. Wafaa El -Sherbiny, Minister’s Advisor to International Organizations and European Cooperation Projects, at the Ministry’s headquarters in the capital The new administrative.

& nbsp; In the fields of education and scientific research. It has the organization in providing innovative educational programs, developing skills, and ensuring educational and care opportunities for future generations. This age stage requires extensive efforts to spread awareness and knowledge, and to provide the necessary training and rehabilitation, as well as cooperation with the organization in this framework. Enrolling higher education, and providing more educational opportunities for young people from new generations. And services for children, including the & quot; Child University & quot; launched by the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology, and targets children from the age of 9 to 15 years, as it provides them with the opportunity to explore various scientific fields such as engineering, medicine, science, technology, and robots, through programs Integrated that combines theoretical study and practical application, with the participation of universities; In order to develop children’s talents and qualify them for the future. The coming from the program will focus on expanding the scope of searching for talents between new generations of children and youth, and providing material support and encouragement to them, and the initiative of Egypt Gate & quot, and aims to discover the exceptional skills of children and talented children all over the Republic.

The meeting referred to a number of other initiatives, such as the & quot & quot; To protect the family, and the & quot; Learn about health & quot; That focuses on spreading health awareness among university students, in addition to specialized graduate studies programs in childhood and motherhood, and attention to children’s rights as part of human rights in university curricula, organizing events and conferences that discuss childhood issues and protect the rights of children. The meeting also dealt with cooperation between universities and civil institutions in providing care services for children, especially in the fields of education and health, through university hospitals that provide medical care for children at the best possible level, in addition to participating with the relevant ministries in programs directed to children and women, as well as students’ awareness programs And their involvement in global issues such as climate change and sustainable development. On entrepreneurship, the concept of concept & quot; learn to earn & quot; Or & quot; Learning for earning & quot;, by focusing on giving students the scientific and technical skills that enhance their opportunities in the labor market. It will be the first of its kind between the two sides, with the aim of strengthening relations between the ministry and the organization, and supporting cooperation in providing childhood care programs. Improving educational opportunities, providing health care, and addressing societal issues that affect children, such as nutrition, and fighting poverty and hunger. He also expressed the organization’s desire to enhance its relationship with the higher education sector, and benefit from the capabilities of Egyptian universities, especially in the areas of qualification of teachers, training children on entrepreneurship, modern technology programs, and supporting the innovation environment, appreciating the Ministry’s programs and initiatives to support creativity and encourage talents . Hala Abdel -Gawad, Assistant Secretary of the Committee for UNESCO, and Dr. Sumaya El -Sayed, Assistant Secretary of the Committee for ALECO Affairs.

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