Cairo (UNA) – The Independent Permanent Human Rights Commission of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation participated in the international conference “Empowering Women for a More Stable Family”, held in Cairo on November 10 and 11, 2026, jointly organized by the Women’s Development Organization, the National Council for Women of the Arab Republic of Egypt, and the Arab Family Organization.
Ambassador Dr. Mahi Hassan Abdel Latif, Vice President of the Authority and Head of the Working Group on Women, Children and Family, gave a presentation during a working session entitled “The Care Economy and its Role in Supporting Social Cohesion.”
She stressed that women’s economic empowerment is a fundamental pillar for achieving sustainable development, social justice, and building more inclusive and stable societies, emphasizing the importance of developing policies and legislation that support women’s empowerment, and exchanging experiences and best practices among member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.
This participation comes within the framework of the Authority’s strategic priorities for the period 2026–2030, which aim to promote human rights, build capacities, and support evidence-based policies, thereby contributing to women’s empowerment and enhancing family stability and social cohesion.
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