Major General Mahmoud Shaarawy stated that 6 initiatives were launched in all governorates targeting the participation of women on a large scale in all political, social and cultural sectors. In the field of protection and combating violence against women, it carried out 238 awareness seminars aimed at combating all forms of violence against women, harassment and bullying, benefiting 17,376 beneficiaries. In addition, 249 awareness seminars were held aiming at raising awareness of the health, social and psychological risks of FGM, benefiting 7,323 beneficiaries. Also, 30 awareness seminars were carried out aimed at eliminating the phenomenon of early marriage and the negative damages resulting from it, benefiting 1,400 beneficiaries. Major General Shaarawy stressed the ministry’s interest in empowering women and placing them in decision-making centers in the governorates.

Source: Egypt Today April 24, 2022 01:08 UTC