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Egypt’s Elderly Rights Law: Strengthening Support for Senior Citizens

January 13, 2025

Egypt has taken a step towards fostering inclusivity and ensuring a better quality of life for its aging population with the enactment of the Elderly Rights Care Law.  By offering targeted exemptions and incentives, the legislation addresses key challenges senior citizens face, including mobility, cultural engagement, and access to specialized care facilities, all of which contribute to enhancing their overall well-being. In Egypt, the term ‘elderly’ typically refers to individuals aged 60 years and above. This definition aligns with the country’s retirement age and is used for purposes related to social insurance and pension entitlements. ​​According to the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS), as of July 1, 2022, the number of older persons reached about 6.9 million, representing 6.6 percent of the total population. This legislation introduces a series of financial and social benefits aimed at addressing economic challenges and promoting the active participation of senior citizens in cultural and recreational activities. Under Article 27 of the Elderly Rights Care Law in Egypt, senior citizens are granted partial exemptions from the cost of public transportation services operated by the state.  This measure aims to ease mobility challenges…


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