{"id":10418,"date":"2025-01-28T13:28:29","date_gmt":"2025-01-28T13:28:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecwronline.org\/?p=10418"},"modified":"2025-01-28T13:53:09","modified_gmt":"2025-01-28T13:53:09","slug":"a-side-event-by-ecwr-womens-rights-in-egypt-challenges-and-obstacles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecwronline.org\/?p=10418","title":{"rendered":"A Side Event by ECWR: “Women’s Rights in Egypt \u2013 Challenges and Obstacles”"},"content":{"rendered":"

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In conjunction with the 48th session of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR), held at the United Nations headquarters in Geneva from January 20 to 31, 2025, as part of the fourth cycle of periodic review in which Egypt is among the countries under discussion, the Egyptian Center for Women’s Rights (ECWR) organized a side event on January 27, 2025.<\/p>\n

\"\"The session was moderated by Mr. Alaa Shalaby<\/strong>, President of the Arab Organization for Human Rights. The event was attended by 60 participants, including representatives from UN committees, special rapporteurs, country delegations in Geneva, and representatives of Egyptian and Arab civil society, as well as members of the Egyptian National Council for Human Rights. The discussions aimed to exchange experiences and address the latest developments in women\u2019s rights.<\/p>\n

The event commenced with a speech by Ms. Reem Alsalem<\/strong>, UN Special\"\" Rapporteur on violence against women and girls. She highlighted Egypt\u2019s progress in combating violence against women and girls, such as adopting a national strategy and legislative reforms. However, she emphasized ongoing challenges, including legal gaps, weak trust in the legal system, and social stigma that deters reporting. Her key recommendations included:<\/p>\n