During a meeting with Chairperson of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) Commissioner Soyata Maiga on Monday, Egypt’s President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi claimed that the advancement of human rights is a top national priority for the country’s Vision 2030. The president noted that the government exerted a lot of effort in improving the economic and social standard of living as in Egypt, particularly in regards to removing slums and providing housing for about 1 million citizens living in unsafe areas. The president also highlighted the government’s campaigns to eliminate hepatitis C virus and put an end to the patient waiting list system, as well as other campaigns related to the education sector, social insurance and women empowerment programs. He also highlighted other social programs aiming at empowering youth and people with special needs, as well as promoting religious tolerance. The Egyptian President affirmed that Egypt pays a special importance to ensuring the success of the 64th Ordinary Session of the ACHPR, which will be held in Sharm El Sheikh from April 24 to May 14. Issues to be discussed in the forum in Sharm El-Sheikh will include the…
