The Gender Gap and Empowerment in Egypt: What Does the New Labor Law Offer?
The Institute for Middle East Public Policy (IMEPP) held a webinar titled “Gender Gap and Empowerment in Egypt: What Does the New Labor Law Offer?”, bringing together experts to discuss the main amendments to the law and their implications for women’s participation in Egypt’s labor market.
The discussion covered key topics such as maternity leave, childcare, remote work, and challenges facing women in the informal sector, exploring how the new law can promote genuine gender equality in the workplace.
Speakers included:
🔹 Hala Douma – Lawyer at the Court of Cassation and Legal Consultant
🔹 Aya Mounir – Feminist activist and Executive Director of Superwoman
🔹 Lamiaa Lotfy – Founding Member of the Rural Women Initiative
The discussion was moderated by Heba Anis, Executive Director of IMEPP.
Watch the full webinar here
