The National Council for Women is headed by Chancellor Amal Ammar, by presidential decree
The National Council for WomenHeaded by Chancellor Amal Ammar, by presidential decree
Over the past decades, Egypt has strengthened the participation of Egyptian women in public and political life, and brought about a tangible shift in efforts to support them, until these efforts resulted in the empowerment of women socially, culturally, and politically. After this came the most important achievements in improving the conditions of Egyptian women with the establishment of the National Council for Women, which came as a sincere expression of the Egyptian political will’s awareness of the nature of the stage that national action is going through, and this in light of what the international arena is witnessing. Fast transformations.
Based on these transformations, the establishment of the National Council for Women was a positive climate for the role of Egyptian women in society, and supportive of their issues, capabilities, and participation in public life. This is within the framework of Egyptian strategies that seek to build the Egyptian person on the foundations of equality, as Egypt works in this aspect to achieve its own vision – Egypt Vision 2030 – and achieveDevelopment goals Sustainable.
This endeavor is always confirmed by the President of the Republic on many occasions, in a tangible and effective way on the ground. Based on this, and to enhance the role of women in a way that contributes to achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in all sectors; His Eminence ratified Resolution No. (466) of 2024 appointing Counselor Amal Mahmoud Ammar as “President of the National Council for Women” for a period of 4 years.
The selection of Counselor Amal Ammar comes because she is an Egyptian woman who has made many sustainable achievements to her country in the field of judiciary, making her the first judge to hold the position of President of the National Council for Women. She began her life by obtaining a Bachelor of Laws in 1992, then obtained a Master’s degree in International Business Law. Before becoming President of the National Council for Women, she held many high-ranking positions, and she is among the first 30 female judges. In the history of the Egyptian judiciary.
After that, her role in achieving sustainable development within the judicial field was evident through many positions. She is – first of all – a member of the Administrative Prosecution Authority, and also a member of the Technical Office of the Minister of Justice for the dispute resolution sector and judicial protection of children; All of them are positions that reflect Chancellor Amal Ammar’s commitment to protecting the rights of individuals and promoting justice, which is the basis and essence of sustainable development.
The advisor/ Amal Ammar – before leading the National Council for Women – contributed to supporting women’s rights and working to innovate ideas that help empower them socially and economically, and this is through her membership in the National Council for Women since 2012, before she became an alternate rapporteur of the Council’s Legislative Committee in February 2016, which highlights her efforts in strengthening laws and policies that support women’s rights and achieve sustainable development in a way General.
The Chancellor/Amal Ammar has also committed to achieving all forms of sustainable development through her position as a judge with the rank of President of a Class “B” court in the South Cairo Court of First Instance, and a President of Appeal in the Qena Court of Appeal. In addition, she currently holds the position of Assistant Minister of Justice for Human Rights, Women and Children Affairs, where she contributes to promoting social justice and achieving a stable legal environment that supports sustainable development.
The career of Counselor Amal Ammar – the fourth president of the National Council for Women – confirms that she is an Egyptian woman worthy of being a role model for all segments of society. It was able to integrate justice and human rights with the goals of sustainable development, so that it was an active element in building a more comprehensive and balanced society.
The achievements of Counselor Amal Ammar were not limited to the local arena only, as she is Vice-President of the African Union Anti-Corruption Advisory Council, where she has represented Egypt in this regional position since 2019. She is also a representative of Egypt in the membership of this council from 2020 to 2022, and this is after the elections that were held at the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa. To highlight more of Egypt’s efforts at the African level, which certainly supports its development leadership.
This is the journey of Counselor Amal Ammar, who devoted herself to public work, achieving achievements through which she contributed to the advancement of this country. This is whyEarth Guards congratulates Counselor Amal Ammar on chairing the National Council for Women; Looking forward to more of her achievements in sustainable development, she is a unique model of Egyptian women who have made great strides in light of Egyptian efforts towards achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
