The National Council for Women participated in a high-level dialogue session titled "Opportunities and Challenges of Women's Participation in the Labor Market," organized by the National Planning Institute on the sidelines of its 10th annual international conference, "Labor Market and Sustainable Development." The session featured Mariam Qaldas, a member of the National Council for Women and alternate rapporteur of the Economic Committee.
The session included Hala Said, advisor to the President for Economic Affairs and former Minister of Planning and Economic Development, who delivered a recorded speech, as well as Marwa Elmaddin, acting head of the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women in Egypt, and Angie El Yamani, executive director of the Fund for Rural and Environmental Industries at the Ministry of Social Solidarity.
The dialogue session discussed the current state of Egyptian women's participation in the labor market, highlighting the key opportunities and challenges they face, and exploring ways to enhance their economic participation and achieve sustainable economic empowerment. The discussion focused on several areas, including care economy, support services, financing, work environment, and linking projects to markets and value chains.
The session emphasized the importance of investing in women's skills and abilities and creating a supportive work environment that provides them with equal opportunities for participation, continuity, and professional development. The discussion also highlighted the need for cooperation among relevant stakeholders to increase women's economic participation and harness their potential as a key partner in development.
The National Council for Women's participation in this session reflects its commitment to promoting women's economic empowerment and addressing the challenges they face in the labor market. The council's involvement in such high-level dialogues aims to ensure that women's voices are heard and their concerns are taken into account in policy-making processes.
The 10th annual international conference of the National Planning Institute, "Labor Market and Sustainable Development," brought together experts and stakeholders to discuss key issues related to labor market and sustainable development. The conference provided a platform for dialogue and knowledge sharing on the most pressing challenges facing the labor market and the way forward.
The high-level dialogue session on women's labor market participation highlighted the need for a comprehensive approach to address the challenges facing women's participation in the labor market, including legislative, economic, and social factors. The session concluded with a call for increased cooperation and coordination among stakeholders to promote women's economic empowerment and achieve sustainable development.
Key points
- The National Council for Women participated in a high-level dialogue session on women's labor market participation.
- The session highlighted the importance of investing in women's skills and abilities and creating a supportive work environment.
- The dialogue session emphasized the need for cooperation among relevant stakeholders to increase women's economic participation.
