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The National Human Rights Strategy Two Years of Implementation 2022 – 2023
Wednesday، 09 October 2024 - 02:25 AM
This year has witnessed significant efforts and active participation from various national entities in implementing the objectives of the National Human Rights Strategy. The State has shown a robust commitment to integrating human rights into its annual plans. For the first time, the State's general budget for the fiscal year 2023/2024 was formulated based on the principles of the National Human Rights Strategy. Additionally, the National Population and Development Strategy 2023/2030 was issued, and the third phase of the National Anti-Corruption Strategy 2023/2030 was launched in collaboration with civil society and the private sector.
During the second year of implementation, significant progress was made at the institutional level through various measures and procedures. Notably, the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research issued a decision to restructure the Human Rights Unit within the ministry and establish 14 units that focus on human rights issues across several governmental, private, and public universities. At the legislative level, several laws enhancing human rights were enacted, including the law on Egyptian nationality (Law No. 1000) supporting the “Qadirun Biakhtilaf Fund” for people with disabilities, and the law establishing the National Alliance for Civil Development Work. The Government also submitted draft laws to the House of Representatives related to human rights, including amendments to the Penal Code concerning contempt of religions and sexual harassment, personal status laws, and the Child Law with efforts underway to draft a new law on criminal procedures.
In terms of education and capacity building in human rights, numerous cooperation protocols were signed between national bodies, national councils, international governmental organizations, and both national and international non-governmental organizations. These agreements aim to implement awareness-raising activities to promote a culture of human rights among various groups.
As for the implementation of the strategy's axes by national bodies, the progress is as follows:
1. Civil and Political Rights:
o Efforts to ensure the right to life and physical safety through strengthening the state's role in monitoring care homes to prevent violations. This year, 878 field inspection visits were conducted to care institutions and rehabilitation centers where legal and disciplinary actions were taken in incidents related to complaints or allegations of torture or cruelty. The Ministry of Interior continued its efforts to combat human trafficking. Programs for psychological rehabilitation of violence victims were expanded, and legal awareness about inhumane treatment was promoted. The state also worked on spreading the spirit of tolerance to reduce violence in society.
o To ensure the right to personal freedom, legal reviews between September 2022 and June 2023 led to the release of 620 defendants in pretrial detention by decisions of the Public Prosecution or competent courts. Presidential pardon decisions and conditional releases benefited 19,675 inmates. The Ministry of Interior continued to provide medical, social, and cultural care to inmates, establishing modern medical centers in several correctional facilities and units for voluntary AIDS counseling and testing in collaboration with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime.
2. Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights:
o Despite pressures, including hosting over 9 million foreigners, the State continued its efforts to achieve the National Human Rights Strategy's goals in its second year. Sinai development projects received investments worth 7 billion and 241 million pounds for infrastructure, water treatment, desalination plants, and Bedouin housing. Financial allocations for health increased to EGP 397 billion, up by EGP 92 billion and 400 million from the previous fiscal year. Education sector allocations reached 7.7% of the total budget for 2023/2024. Employment efforts resulted in 593,859 young men and women finding jobs through the National Employment Bulletin and labor offices.
3. Rights of Women, Children, Persons with Disabilities, Youth, and the Elderly:
o The State enhanced women's rights through national programs, initiatives, and campaigns reaching millions across the republic. Women's political empowerment increased the number of female judges to 147 in the regular judiciary branch of governance. For persons with disabilities, health, educational, and social services improved, with integrated service cards issued to 1.1 million people, up from 950,000. Educational integration also expanded, with 114,157 students in the 2022/2023 academic year and 4,504 students with autism spectrum disorder.
4. Education and Capacity Building in Human Rights:
o National authorities continued promoting human rights culture, implementing 270 seminars for about 50,000 school students. The Ministry of Interior, in coordination with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, held training courses for officers on combating violence against women and the United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners (Nelson Mandela Rules). Judicial bodies received training and awareness courses on various human rights topics, including the National Strategy for the Empowerment of Women 2030 and combating violence against women.
Executive Summary
Executive Summary the National Human Rights Strategy Two Years of Implementation September 2022 – August 2023
The National Human Rights Strategy Two Years of Implementation September 2022 – August 2023
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Executive Summary
Executive Summary the National Human Rights Strategy Two Years of Implementation September 2022 – August 2023
The National Human Rights Strategy Two Years of Implementation September 2022 – August 2023
statistical Indicators