Dr. Jean-Henri Hanna, President of Beni Suef Technological University, participated in the “16 Days” campaign to combat violence against women by inspecting an awareness booth set up by the Equal Opportunities Unit within the university to display artistic works that highlight the suffering of women, and to raise awareness of the services provided by various agencies to support women. In addition to holding an art competition among students entitled “They and They” to express the fight against violence against women.
For his part, Dr. confirmed. Jean Henry, President of the University, said that the Egyptian state has placed the issue of promoting and consolidating women’s rights in society on the list of national priorities and strategies, as the political leadership has strengthened its steps at the national level in order to support women and empower them politically, economically, and socially, in addition to providing them with all aspects of care and protection, out of awareness and belief in their worth. Her ability to enter the arena of life, leadership, and entrepreneurship at the highest level, in addition to the large and influential role she played in important historical, political, and national events and the sacrifices she made, as well as being a key player in sustainable development processes, pointing out that improving the status of women in society and their access to all their rights It is considered one of the fundamental factors that will create an enlightened society based on the principle of mutual respect for pluralism.
It is worth noting that the “16 Days” campaign to combat violence against women is being held under the auspices of the Ministry of Local Development in coordination with Beni Suef Governorate, within the national strategy to empower women in its four main axes, which was launched on November 25 and will conclude on December 10, 2023, coinciding with International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
