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In a step aimed at transforming academic expertise into direct services for Egyptian women, the National Council for Women and Ain Shams University signed a cooperation protocol to strengthen psychological and legal support services and train specialists in family counseling. The partnership seeks to protect and support women while promoting the stability of Egyptian families and strengthening social cohesion.

The protocol was signed by Counselor Amal Ammar, President of the National Council for Women, and Prof. Mohamed Diaa Zain El-Abedeen, President of Ain Shams University, at the Council’s headquarters. The signing ceremony was attended by several officials from both institutions, including Prof. Nesreen El-Baghdady, Vice President of the Council; Prof. Suzan El-Kalliny, Council Member and Official Spokesperson; Ms. Eman Khalifa, Secretary-General of the Council; Prof. Safaa Shehata, Dean of the Faculty of Education at Ain Shams University; and Dr. Ahmed El-Sayed, Director of the Faculty’s Psychological Counseling Center.

Counselor Amal Ammar emphasized that the partnership represents an important step toward establishing a comprehensive system for protecting Egyptian women, extending beyond legal assistance to include specialized psychological and social support. She stressed that family stability begins with protecting family members and strengthening their ability to overcome challenges.

She further explained that the protocol aligns with Egypt’s national vision for human development and complements the “Together, Through Awareness, We Protect Her” initiative, held under the patronage of Mrs. Entissar El-Sisi, Spouse of the President of the Republic. She affirmed that the goal is to translate institutional cooperation into tangible services that benefit Egyptian women and families.

For his part, Prof. Mohamed Diaa Zain El-Abedeen affirmed that Ain Shams University is committed to utilizing its scientific and research capabilities and specialized expertise to address issues affecting Egyptian women, as part of its social responsibility. He noted that the partnership opens new opportunities for providing counseling and psychological support services, developing professional skills, and offering academic qualification opportunities through educational programs and scholarships, in accordance with applicable regulations.

The University President also stressed that the true value of this cooperation lies in its ability to transform scientific knowledge into practical solutions that protect women, support families, and create a sustainable positive impact on society.

The protocol outlines several practical initiatives designed to directly benefit Egyptian women. Most notably, it establishes a connection between the National Council for Women’s Complaints Office and the Psychological Counseling Center at the Faculty of Education, facilitating the referral of cases requiring specialized intervention and ensuring appropriate support while maintaining confidentiality and protecting privacy.

Additionally, the agreement includes launching a Professional Diploma in Applied Psychology, specializing in Family and Marital Counseling, and developing training programs and awareness guides addressing life partner selection, balanced child upbringing, combating violence against women, and managing family crises. It also promotes research collaboration aimed at improving services provided to women.

Ultimately, the protocol lays the foundation for a sustainable partnership between the National Council for Women and Ain Shams University, seeking to move beyond awareness-raising toward specialized support and translate academic knowledge into practical community services. These efforts aim to improve the quality of life of Egyptian women and strengthen family stability as a fundamental pillar of society.