Minister of Labor: Egypt is committed to international standards and women’s rights are protected in the new republic
The Minister of Labor, Hassan Shehata, confirmed today, Thursday, that the Egyptian state is committed to all international labor standards, and that the laws and decisions related to the labor file include provisions confirming this, indicating that the directives and assignments of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi emphasize the importance of conforming to international standards. with national legislation, stressing that women’s political, economic, and social rights are protected in the "new republic" And that its protection and care in work and production sites is achieved on the ground.
This came in Minister Hassan Shehata’s speech – during the ceremony of launching the “Guide Guide for Ministry of Labor Inspectors on Inspection that Respects Gender Equality and Just Transition” – In cooperation with the International Labor Organization, and with the participation of the Director of the Organization’s office in Cairo, Mr. Eric Ochlan, and held in one of Cairo’s hotels.
The Minister indicated the continuity of cooperation and coordination with the International Labor Organization regarding all files and issues of common interest… We also confirm However, our single goals are translated into projects and programs on the ground, in which we exchange opinions, ideas, and experiences, to strengthen working relations between both parties of the production process, and thus more stability in the work environment, establishing a culture of rights and duties, increasing production, investment, providing decent job opportunities, and achieving Development that brings prosperity to all.
A, H added " In implementation of this participatory doctrine and decades-long communication with the International Labor Organization at all levels, today we launch the guide for Ministry of Labor inspectors on (gender-sensitive inspection and just transition), as a living example of the Egyptian state’s keenness to cooperate, comply with international labor standards, and the importance of These "standards" With local and national legislation, laws, and decisions related to the world of work.”
As the Minister explained, “We see in this new beginning great importance in highlighting the important links and aspects of agreement between the Egyptian Constitution, international labor standards, and Egypt’s Development Vision 2030.” To empower women in the world of work, and their participation in the workforce.. The guiding principles of this "guide" The basic frameworks for inspection in the Gender Unit in the Ministry of Labor, which enhance the policy and plans to provide decent work for women… and a tool that enables male and female inspectors to carry out inspection visits that take into account "gender equality" This is done by developing labor inspectors’ awareness of working women’s issues, the impact of climate and environmental variables on the work environment, and mechanisms for monitoring and dealing with them in accordance with international and national legislation.
The Minister indicated in his speech that our presence today reflects the support of the political leadership and the Egyptian government for women. Egypt, as an essential partner in advancing the national economy, in implementation of the directives of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Republic. In this context, the government is adopting a number of initiatives, aimed at empowering and supporting women to play the role required of them to participate in building the “new republic.” And supporting comprehensive and sustainable economic and social development plans, as we work to raise the rate of women’s participation in the labor market, and combat female unemployment, through training them, enhancing their capabilities to obtain decent job opportunities, creating an enabling environment for practicing entrepreneurship, and enhancing their opportunities to obtain appropriate financing. And financial services to establish small projects.
He added, “In the interest of the Ministry of Labor to provide all forms of support to Egyptian women in the workplace, the ministerial decision was issued to form the “Unit for Gender Equality and Women’s Economic Empowerment.” At the central level, which I have the honor to chair, in addition to the formation of sub-units in all labor directorates throughout the Republic, which aim to achieve gender equality, eliminate all forms of discrimination against women in the field of work, empower women economically, and promote the principle of equal opportunities… as well. Resolutions No. 43 and 44 of 2021 were issued, allowing women to work in any of the professions they choose, and allowing women to work during night periods upon their request.. The Ministry is currently working on discussing the "Draft Draft Domestic Workers Law" To provide protection and care for male and female domestic workers, legalize their status, integrate them into the formal labor market, train and qualify them, grant them professional practice certificates, and legally deal with recruitment companies and business owners, with official employment contracts and legal licenses.
He continued " We continue to cooperate with the International Labor Organization in organizing a series of workshops aimed at raising the capabilities of members of " Equality units " At the republic level, and raising awareness of labor inspectors, occupational safety and health on the concepts of “gender equality and international agreements,” and on the provisions pertaining to women in the labor law and how to apply them.
For his part, Eric Ochlan, Director of the Office of the International Labor Organization, appreciated In Cairo, cooperation with the Ministry of Labor, offering thanks and congratulations to the Ministry for issuing the guide and for its tireless efforts in promoting gender equality, providing decent job opportunities for women, and improving the work environment.
"Ushlan" The issuance of this guide is the fruit of cooperation between the Ministry and the organization, which is of great importance in providing an inspection tool and contributes to providing a decent work environment and achieving gender equality, noting that the organization continues to partner with the Ministry and provide support to it and labor inspectors so that they in turn provide advice and guidance to employers. To combat violence and harassment of women at work, support gender equality, and support women economically. At the end of his speech, he thanked and appreciated the Swedish Cooperation Agency, the main funder of issuing the guide.
