Arab Women Organization

National Network
Egypt
Address

15 mohamed hafez
Cairo
12311
Egypt

Telephone
(002) 02- 37484823
E-Mail
info@arabwomenorg.net
Organisation Type
Public Institution
Year of Establishment
2000
Fields of Activity
  1. Gender
General Information
AWO is an intergovernmental regional specialized Organization under the auspices of the Arab League, with 16 Arab member Strates. Its structureconsist of the following main devices: 1. Supreme Council It includes Arab First Ladies or their representatives. Its presidency rotates biennially according to the alphabetical order in force at the League of Arab States. 2. Executive Board  It consists of representatives from member states specializing in women issues. Its presidency rotates annually according to the alphabetical order in force at the League of Arab States. 3. Public Administration Technical Secretariat of the Organization consists of Director - General is assisted by two deputies in addition to a number of technicians and administrators.
Mission and Objectives

AWO has several objectives :
Achieving solidarity of Arab women as a cornerstone for Arab solidarity.
Coordinating common Arab stands regarding Arab and international affairs and when dealing with Arab women issues in regional and international organizations.
Raising awareness regarding economic, social, cultural and legal issues pertaining to Arab women.
Fostering cooperation and exchange of experience between member Arab states to enhance the status of women.
According women issues priority in developmental policies and plans.
Empowering women and building their capacities as human beings and citizens to play an effective role in societal institutions, in the labor market, and in decision making circles.
Enhancing essential health and education services for women.

Main Projects / Activities

Women's Political Empowerment
Women's Economic Empowerment
Arab Women in the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda
Peace and Security Program
Combating violence against women
Education for Tomorrow: Towards Equal Opportunities fro Girls and Boys
Youth
Encouraging Women Studies and Artistic Innovation
 

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

AWO is a regional Organization, under the Auspices of he Arab Leaguye, headquartered in Cairo, Egypt.
Its aim is to empower women and ensure their participation in all aspects of the development process in all of the Arab region.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

In order to expand cooperation between the Arab Region and the Euro-Med region in implementing our projects to help empower women all over the world.

Contact (1) Full Name
Mona Kassem
Job Title
Deputy Head of Programs and Planning Department
Head of the organisation
Fadia Kiwan