23/7/2026
Translated by: Nahed Ashraf Abdullatief
Within the framework of the Egyptian State’s directions to support women and promote their rights, and in implementation of Egypt’s Vision 2030, Kafrelsheikh University’s Community Service and Environmental Development Sector participated in the expanded meeting held by the university and chaired by Professor Yahya Zakaria Eid, President of Kafrelsheikh University, to announce the launch of the Safe Women’s Unit. The meeting was attended by Engineer Ibrahim Makki, Governor of Kafr El-Sheikh; Counselor Amal Ammar, President of the National Council for Women; Professor Amr El-Beshbishi, Deputy Governor of Kafr El-Sheikh; Professor Ismail Ismail Ibrahim, Vice President for Postgraduate Studies and Research; Professor Amani Shaker, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development; Ms. German Haddad, Assistant Representative of the United Nations Population Fund in Egypt; as well as deans and vice deans of faculties, faculty members, and the governorate’s executive leaders.
Professor Yahya Zakaria Eid, President of Kafrelsheikh University, affirmed that launching the Safe Women’s Unit embodies the university’s commitment to its national and community role and its belief that developing the Egyptian individual constitutes the fundamental pillar for building the New Republic. He further emphasized that empowering women, protecting them, and preserving their dignity are among the most important foundations of sustainable development.
He explained that the university is committed to providing a safe educational environment that promotes a culture of respect for others, equal opportunities, and the principles of justice and citizenship through institutional mechanisms that support women, provide awareness-raising and psychological, social, and legal support services, and address complaints with complete professionalism and confidentiality.
Professor Amani Shaker, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development, affirmed that launching the Safe Women’s Unit falls within the framework of the Community Service Sector’s strategy to implement qualitative initiatives aimed at raising awareness, empowering women, and promoting the values of equality and respect for others within the university community.
She added that the sector is committed to implementing continuous awareness-raising and training programs in cooperation with the National Council for Women, the United Nations Population Fund, and various State institutions. These efforts contribute to building a safe and supportive university environment, promoting a culture of prevention, and consolidating the concepts of protection and mutual respect.
She indicated that the Safe Women’s Unit represents an integrated institutional platform for providing awareness-raising and psychological, social, and legal support services, in addition to receiving complaints and addressing them in accordance with the highest standards of confidentiality and impartiality. This strengthens the university’s role in serving the community and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
For his part, Engineer Ibrahim Makki, Governor of Kafr El-Sheikh, affirmed that cooperation among the governorate, Kafrelsheikh University, and the National Council for Women represents a successful model of integration among State institutions in implementing development initiatives aimed at empowering and supporting women.
Counselor Amal Ammar, President of the National Council for Women, praised Kafrelsheikh University’s efforts to support women’s issues, affirming that launching the Safe Women’s Unit reflects the university’s commitment to providing a safe educational environment and strengthens joint cooperation in implementing initiatives and programs that support women’s rights.
Ms. German Haddad, Assistant Representative of the United Nations Population Fund in Egypt, also affirmed that the partnership with Kafrelsheikh University represents an outstanding model for integrating the developmental dimension within higher education institutions. She praised the efforts undertaken to promote an inclusive and safe university environment.
At the conclusion of the meeting, the participants emphasized the importance of continuing cooperation among the Community Service and Environmental Development Sector and all national and international partners. Such cooperation contributes to implementing sustainable initiatives that support women, raise community awareness, and reinforce Kafrelsheikh University’s position as one of the leading universities in the fields of social responsibility and sustainable development.
