The National Council for Women in Egypt has organized the first specialized workshop as part of the "Procedures for Gender Equality in Urban Transport" project. The workshop was held in collaboration with the Ministry of Transport and the French Development Agency (AFD). The event brought together employees from the ministry and its affiliated agencies to promote awareness of gender equality principles and support a safe and inclusive work environment.
The workshop, which lasted for three days, aimed to promote gender equality and equal opportunities in the urban transport sector. The event also sought to address the needs of women and girls when planning and developing urban transport services. During the workshop, participants emphasized the importance of cooperation between the National Council for Women and the Ministry of Transport in promoting women's participation in the transport sector.
The workshop featured several sessions, including one by developmental expert Michael Ayub, who highlighted the importance of institutional culture and inclusive leadership in providing equal opportunities for all. Another session by developmental expert Samah Helmy discussed the challenges faced by women in the work environment and the importance of promoting awareness of these issues.
The workshop also included a session by Amal Abdel Menem, director of the Women's Complaints Office at the National Council for Women, who presented the services offered by the office and its role in raising awareness of women's rights and providing support and protection. Counselor Ahmed El-Naggar, advisor to the unit for combating violence against women, discussed forms of violence against women and mechanisms to combat them.
The workshop also featured a session by Miral Der, a consultant on building personal identity and communications, who led a discussion on decision-making skills and effective communication. Participants also engaged in an interactive session to discuss safety challenges in transportation and proposed several recommendations to develop safer transport services that respond to the needs of women and girls.
The National Council for Women's efforts to promote gender equality in the urban transport sector are part of a broader initiative to support women's empowerment and participation in various sectors. The council's work in this area aims to address the needs of women and girls and promote a more inclusive and equitable society.
The workshop concluded with a call to action to promote gender equality and women's empowerment in the urban transport sector. The event provided a platform for stakeholders to share experiences and expertise and to identify ways to address the challenges faced by women in this sector.
Key points
- The National Council for Women in Egypt organized a workshop to promote gender equality in the urban transport sector.
- The workshop was held in collaboration with the Ministry of Transport and the French Development Agency (AFD).
- The event aimed to promote awareness of gender equality principles and support a safe and inclusive work environment.
