Dr. Amal Ammar, President of Egypt’s National Council for Women, hosted a delegation from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), including policy analyst Nicole Drew, justice expert Marwa Salah, and governance specialists Kowala Yasoma and Yusuf Ashmawi. The meeting, attended by Sherin Mahir, National Program Coordinator for Girls’ Empowerment, reviewed Egypt’s progress in advancing women’s rights under the National Strategy for Women’s Empowerment 2030, launched under the patronage of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. nDiscussions covered advancements in female leadership and judicial representation, alongside initiatives to combat gender-based violence, child marriage, and female genital mutilation. Dr. Ammar highlighted the role of regional council branches and women’s complaint units in delivering legal and psychological support, as well as awareness and training programs to strengthen women’s understanding of their rights. nShe emphasized the significance of care economy investments—such as childcare facilities—in improving workforce participation for women, reaffirming Egypt’s commitment to inter-ministerial collaboration to elevate women’s status across all sectors. n— news from Masrawy