Egypt’s Ministry of Interior commenced on Sunday a new national strategy aimed at combating violence against women on all levels. The new strategy comes after the National Council for Women launched a nationwide initiative last week. The police force’s new strategy includes an increase in the number of patrols for quick intervention and response to emergency calls regarding any violence against women. Moreover, more female physicians have been hired and new sections within police stations have been formed to receive victims of violence and assault. Recognizing that this strategy would not work without greater awareness of women’s issues, the Ministry of Interior has added a section in the Police Academy’s curriculum about human rights and violence against women. The section in the curriculum will include information on the implications of violence against women and mechanisms to confront it. Nationwide reform The Ministry of Interior’s strategy is part of a nationwide initiative to promote women’s rights in Egypt. In an effort to crackdown on violence against women and sexual harassment, the National Council of Women has proposed the establishment of special tribunals and judicial departments. According to Ambassador Mervat Al-Tellawy, the…
Egypt’s Police Adopt New Strategy to Combat Violence Against Women
May 10, 2015
