Sunday 19/October/2025 – 06:53 AM
Yesterday evening, Saturday, October 18, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Egyptians Abroad organized a symposium to launch the fourth report on the implementation of the National Human Rights Strategy. It was attended by Dr. Badr Abdel Aty, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Egyptians Abroad Affairs, in his capacity as Chairman of the Permanent Higher Committee for Human Rights, Counselor Adnan Fangri, Minister of Justice, Dr. Maya Morsi, Minister of Social Solidarity, and Counselor Mahmoud Fawzy, Minister of Parliamentary and Legal Affairs and Political Communication. Representative Tariq Radwan, Chairman of the Human Rights Committee in the House of Representatives, Ambassador Mahmoud Karem, Chairman of the National Council for Human Rights, heads and representatives of various councils, members of the Permanent Supreme Committee for Human Rights, and a number of senior officials and representatives of civil society organizations and foreign missions in Cairo.
Minister Abdel Aty delivered a speech highlighting the achievements Egypt has achieved in terms of promoting human rights over recent years, as a result of the availability of the political will to advance the human rights situation in its comprehensive sense, uphold the principles of citizenship, democracy and the rule of law, and preserve the rights and dignity of the Egyptian people, pointing to Egypt’s success in the elections for membership in the Human Rights Council for the period from 2026-2028 in a reflection of the international community’s confidence in the serious path that Egypt has taken it in recent years to promote and protect human rights.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs affirmed that the past year witnessed a qualitative shift in the human rights situation in Egypt, whether in terms of the legislative breakthrough that was achieved by issuing laws such as the Criminal Procedure Code, the Foreigners’ Asylum Law, and the Labor Law, or by intensifying interaction with regional and international mechanisms concerned with human rights situations, and discussing the national report before the universal periodic review mechanism at the Human Rights Council in Geneva at the beginning of this year, in addition to continuing to implement many initiatives. Measures related to the promotion of social, economic and cultural rights, the protection of women and their political and economic empowerment, as well as the continued activation of the Presidential Pardon Committee.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs organizes a symposium on the occasion of the launch of the fourth report on the implementation of the National Human Rights Strategy
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs organizes a symposium on the occasion of the launch of the fourth report on the implementation of the National Human Rights Strategy” width=”1036″ height=”678″>Minister Abdel-Ati noted that this boom would not have been achieved without the insightful vision of the political leadership, which directed the preparation of the first national strategy for human rights in Egypt in 2021, to be a compass of action for all state agencies and institutions in order to strengthen the legislative and institutional frameworks that support human rights, and the keenness to follow up on its implementation and the periodic issuance of its executive reports over a period of four years, praising the effective partnership that The national authorities brought together all stakeholders, most notably Parliament, the National Council for Human Rights, civil society, thought leaders, the media, and youth, in preparing the reports. He stressed that the process of developing the human rights situation in its comprehensive sense is a cumulative and continuous process, which is what called for directing His Excellency the President of the Republic to begin preparing for the new strategy after the end of the current strategy’s term.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs also highlighted Egypt’s effective contribution to enhancing human rights conditions around the world, reviewing the pivotal role that Egypt plays in resolving the raging crises in the region, most notably the Palestinian issue, noting the mediation efforts undertaken by Egypt to achieve the historic agreement to end the war in Gaza, prepare for the creation of a political horizon, and launch recovery and reconstruction efforts, in line with the principles of international humanitarian law and international human rights law. Human rights, primarily the right to life and the right to self-determination.
For her part, Dr. Maya Morsi, Minister of Social Solidarity, confirmed that the fourth report of the National Human Rights Strategy reflects the commitment of the Egyptian state, under the leadership of His Excellency President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, to put human rights at the top of priorities, pointing to the efforts made to achieve social justice and economic empowerment through programs such as “Solidarity and Dignity” and “Decent Life,” and the contribution of the new laws to supporting the most needy groups. She also stressed the importance of the role of civil society, stressing that human rights are not a slogan but rather a practical practice reflected in national policies, reviewing laws in the field of social insurance and strengthening the economic system for the most needy groups, in addition to ensuring the right to development and housing. She stressed that civil associations and community institutions are an essential partner in the development process, praising the pivotal role played by the Egyptian Red Crescent.
For his part, Counselor Mahmoud Fawzi, Minister of Parliamentary, Legal and Political Affairs and Political Communication, affirmed that the national strategy represents a commitment by the state to promoting human rights, praising Egypt’s win of membership in the Human Rights Council for the period 2026-2028, and the efforts made by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Permanent Supreme Committee. He stressed that work on this file cannot be limited to one party, but rather is a joint effort that reflects the vision of the political leadership in consolidating Egypt’s position regionally and internationally in this field.
Counselor Adnan Fanjari, Minister of Justice, noted that the strategy represents a partnership document between the state and the citizen to protect rights and promote justice, reviewing the role of the Ministry of Justice in implementing the strategy’s axes through legislative projects and judicial services, achieving justice for citizens, providing judicial services more efficiently, establishing specialized courts for children, and supporting women’s issues and rights, explaining that protecting rights is a national responsibility based on the rule of law.
