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Al-Ahram Weekly
20-06-2025
- Politics
- Al-Ahram Weekly
FGM rate in Egypt drops from 61% to 37%: Minister
The prevalence of female genital mutilation (FGM) among girls aged 15-17 in Egypt has fallen sharply to 37 percent in 2021 from 61 percent in 2014, Social Solidarity Minister Maya Morsy announced on Thursday. Morsy added that public support among women for the practice has also dropped sharply from 75 percent in 2000 to just 30 percent in 2021. 'These encouraging figures show we are on the right path, though many challenges remain,' she told the 10th meeting of the National Committee for the Elimination of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). During the meeting, she also launched the fourth edition of the "Pioneers of Change Award," honouring Mary Assaad, Aziza Hussein, and Nabil Samuel for their efforts against the practice. Emphasising the severity of the issue, Morsy stated that FGM is not merely a women's issue but "a full-fledged crime against childhood, against the body, and against the future." "Female genital mutilation is not just a social custom or family ritual. It is a wound that reopens daily in our beloved country," she added. Maya Morsy recalled the tragic case of Bodour, a girl who died in Minya Governorate in 2007 during an FGM procedure performed by a doctor. This incident led to the designation of June 14 as Egypt's National Day for Combating FGM. Minister Morsy said the tragedy 'sparked a national awakening to confront this crime with united hands to protect our young girls, who deserve our protection and dignity,' she said. Egypt has implemented robust legal and institutional measures to combat FGM. The practice was criminalised in 2008, and penalties were stiffened in 2016. In 2019, the National Committee to Combat FGM was formed through a collaboration between the National Council for Women and the National Council for Childhood and Motherhood. A key achievement of the committee was the passage of a law in 2021, increasing the maximum penalty for FGM to 20 years. The current law mandates 5–7 years of imprisonment for anyone who performs FGM, with penalties of up to 10 years for medical professionals involved. If the procedure results in death, the sentence increases to 10–20 years. Clinics where FGM is performed may be shut down for up to five years, with the reasons for closure publicly posted. In September 2021, a landmark court ruling sentenced a nurse to 10 years in prison for performing FGM on a minor and sentenced the girl's father to 3 years for authorising the procedure. The committee has also developed several anti-FGM national awareness campaigns. Despite the progress, Morsy cautioned that the danger of FGM is "far from over." She cited estimates that seven million girls are still at risk of undergoing FGM between 2015 and 2030. "This compels us to accelerate our efforts at fifteen times the current pace to meet the global goal of eliminating FGM by 2030," she stated. In her closing remarks, the Minister announced full support for the committee's future efforts. She proposed utilising the national cash transfer program Takaful and Karama—which reaches nearly 30 million beneficiaries—as a tool for awareness and prevention. Suggestions included integrating anti-FGM messages into programming conditions and offering in-kind incentives to families that refuse FGM. She also recommended developing training materials for Takaful and Karama recipients and empowering female community leaders to serve as the frontline voice of the campaign. Furthermore, she stated that the women's centres, affiliated with the solidarity ministry to assist victims of violence, would operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with the 16439 hotline to be available to receive and respond to such cases. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Scottish Sun
02-06-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Premier League star reveals he was secretly a boxer as a kid as he throws support to heavyweight Fabio Wardley
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) FABIO WARDLEY has received backing from a Premier League star who revealed he was secretly a boxer as a kid. Wardley is a huge Ipswich fan and returns to the ring on Saturday at his beloved Portman Road against Australian Justis Huni. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Ipswich fan and heavyweight boxer Fabio Wardley Credit: Getty And he will have the backing of the Ipswich faithful and squad - including captain Sam Morsy - who knows a thing or two about boxing himself. Morsy revealed: "It's going to be amazing, I can't wait to watch it and I'm buzzing for him. "It's going to be an historic event and historic moment for him. I used to box as a kid, I had an amateur fight and won, back in the day. "I enjoyed it, boxing as a kid every summer – six weeks' holiday and I'd be in the boxing gym. READ MORE IN BOXING Wardley vs Huni All the details you need ahead of huge homecoming bout 'So I really enjoyed it, I enjoy watching it and it's amazing to see Fab do his thing as part of the Ipswich family – and hopefully he wins!' Morsy, 33, joined Ipswich in 2021 from Middlesbrough and was named captain soon after. The midfielder helped the Tractor Boys gain back-to-back promotions from League One to the Premier League. But they were relegated this season along with Southampton and Leicester. 3 CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Morsy has given plenty motivational speeches in the dressing room and revealed what he would tell Wardley on fight night. He said: 'I'd say 'look, you're living your dream," Morsy revealed. "Be brave, be bold, trust yourself – you've got it. Simple." Fabio Wardley faces off with Justis Huni ahead of his homecoming fight Over 20,000 are expected to be at Portman Road on the weekend and Wardley added: 'The support of the club as a whole is something that's hard to put into words. "It's not just been the odd player here or there, or the odd staff member, everyone around the club has been so supportive and invested in me, wanting this to come off in the years beforehand. 'From the players to everyone that's around the club and Mark (Ashton) himself, who has been a massive advocate and massive pusher of pulling this off… ultimately this doesn't come together without him being keen on it and him really wanting it to go ahead. 'So I could not be more thankful to him and the club as whole for their backing, their support – and ultimately just, at the crux of it, looking after one of their own. 'And I think that's the strong ethos of this club. We support and get behind our own.'
Al-Ahram Weekly
28-05-2025
- Health
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Gustave Roussy Egypt starts cancer treatment for UHIS patients in June - Health
The Universal Health Insurance Authority (UHIA) signed an agreement late on Tuesday with the French Gustave Roussy Institute of Oncology to provide its medical services to the Universal Health Insurance System (UHIS) beneficiaries starting next month. In a statement by the UHIA, Dr. Ahmad Morsy, Executive Director of Gustave Roussy International Egypt, expressed his pleasure with this collaboration and confirmed that beneficiaries will receive world-class services in line with the state's vision for a comprehensive and advanced healthcare system. Dr. Morsy added that over 150 cases have been evaluated since the partnership agreement with the Ministry of Health and Population was signed. He noted that the medical team reviewing patients includes Egyptian and French doctors. He added that agreements have been signed with the Egyptian Authority for Unified Procurement to supply all required medications and equipment and with the General Authority for Healthcare to train medical teams. UHIA CEO Mai Farid emphasized that the agreement marks an important step toward enabling UHIS beneficiaries to access specialized cancer treatment services through collaboration with one of the world's most prestigious centres in this field. She affirmed the Authority's ongoing efforts to expand its network of service providers to ensure the highest levels of quality and efficiency. Last year, Egypt turned its oldest hospital, Dar El-Salam General Hospital, established in the early 20th century, into Gustave Roussy International Egypt under a brand licensing agreement with the renowned French Oncology Institute. In 2017, the hospital was converted into a cancer-specialized hospital. Since 2019, the hospital has been a significant part of the presidential initiative for women's health, providing breast examinations for 18,000 women that year alone. Gustave Roussy International Egypt is the first branch of the French institution outside of France. In 2023, Newsweek recognized it as one of the top five cancer institutes in the world. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Daily News Egypt
17-03-2025
- Business
- Daily News Egypt
Egypt expands Takaful, Karama Programme to 4.7 million families in 2025
During a recent session of the Senate chaired by Abdel Wahab Abdel Razek, Minister of Social Solidarity Maya Morsy provided an update on Egypt's social protection programmes, which are aimed at supporting vulnerable families across the country. These programmes are carried out through various state institutions, including the Ministry of Social Solidarity, Ministry of Supply and Internal Trade, Ministry of Health and Population, and Ministry of Labor. Morsy highlighted the significant progress made in the Takaful and Karama conditional cash transfer programme, noting that the number of beneficiary families will increase from 1.7 million in 2014 to 4.7 million by 2025. The expansion prioritizes families most in need, ensuring that social support reaches those facing the greatest challenges. She also outlined a substantial increase in the state's social protection budget, which has grown from EGP 93bn in 2008 to EGP 228bn in 2014, and is set to reach EGP 635bn in 2024. This funding is allocated across various sectors, including social and health insurance, housing, and cash transfers, to ensure comprehensive support for vulnerable citizens. The Minister emphasized the continued expansion of these programmes, aiming to improve the quality and scope of services provided to targeted groups. The ongoing efforts are designed to adapt to changing economic conditions, including price increases, to ensure that the programmes remain responsive to citizens' needs. In addition, Morsy highlighted the full integration between social insurance benefits and social assistance programmes, enabling beneficiaries to seek employment opportunities without jeopardizing their social support. This integration is part of the broader strategy to promote economic independence while safeguarding social well-being for Egypt's most vulnerable citizens.
Zawya
17-03-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Egypt PM reviews assessment of economic costs linked to refugees, migrants
Egypt's Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, has reviewed the ongoing assessment of the economic costs associated with the number of refugees and migrants residing in Egypt. Madbouly met with the Minister of Social Solidarity, Maya Morsy, on Sunday to discuss the details of quantifying the economic impact, according to a statement from the Cabinet. Mohamed El-Homsani, the official spokesperson for the Cabinet, said that the meeting addressed estimates of the total costs incurred by the state in providing care for foreign residents, including refugees and migrants. The review included services provided to refugees and migrants across various sectors, as well as the costs of supporting health infrastructure necessary for delivering medical services and other forms of healthcare, El-Homsani added. Morsy stressed the importance that the ministry places on the issue of refugees, migrants and immigrants, citing their impact on economic and social aspects. Morsy noted that estimating the costs of hosting refugees, migrants, and immigrants is undertaken for several reasons. These include supporting informed decision-making for policymakers and using the estimates as guidance. Egypt hosts more than 10 million migrants, refugees and asylum seekers. Those people enjoy all public services, such as health and education, on equal footing with Egyptian citizens Evaluating the costs provides a basis for understanding the economic, social, and environmental impacts of refugees, migrants, and immigrants on Egypt's progress on national and international indicators, Morsy said. She added that estimating these costs contributes to developing policies that form a basis and reference for allocating and directing support to Egypt's efforts in hosting refugees and migrants. Morsy confirmed that there is cooperation with United Nations organisations to assess the economic costs borne by the Egyptian state for the number of refugees and migrants residing in Egypt. She added that there is agreement on the standards used by all ministries and government entities for calculating these costs. © 2024 Daily News Egypt. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. ( Daily News Egypt
