The National Council for Childhood and Motherhood has held its regular board meeting to review recent activities and discuss future initiatives aimed at protecting children and empowering girls, according to a statement posted on its official Facebook page.
At the start of the meeting, the council&rsquo;s president, Dr Sahar El-Sonbaty, congratulated board members Sara Aziz and Mai Zein El-Din, who were honoured by Entesar El-Sisi during the &ldquo;Egyptian Women: Icons of Success&rdquo; celebration, which recognises leading female role models in the country.
Dr El-Sonbaty praised the continued support of the First Lady in promoting women&rsquo;s roles across various sectors.
Expanding partnerships
The council highlighted ongoing collaboration with government bodies and civil society organisations to strengthen child protection efforts.
Initiatives such as &ldquo;Ward El-Kheir&rdquo;, in partnership with the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation, are linked to the national girls&rsquo; empowerment programme &ldquo;Dawwie&rdquo; and the Girls&rsquo; Health Programme, helping to expand opportunities for young girls.
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Legislative efforts
The council also took part in a parliamentary Human Rights Committee meeting to discuss ways to combat child marriage.
Dr El-Sonbaty stressed the need for stronger legislation to criminalise all forms of involvement in child marriage and to close existing legal loopholes.
Digital safety and skills
Efforts to improve children&rsquo;s online safety were also discussed, including a roundtable with MPs and other stakeholders, informed by recommendations from the &ldquo;Our Digital Future&rdquo; camp organised in partnership with UNICEF.
Programmes such as &ldquo;Little Paramedic&rdquo;, run in collaboration with the Egyptian Red Crescent, provide children with first aid training. Other initiatives focus on mental and physical health, talent development and early childhood strategies.
Commitment to child rights
Dr El-Sonbaty praised the efforts of board members and reaffirmed the council&rsquo;s commitment to programmes that protect children and promote their rights, in line with Egypt&rsquo;s national development goals.
Photo Credit: Cabinet of Egypt&rsquo;s official page

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