Under the patronage of Prof. Ayman Mahmoud Othman, the President of Aswan University, Aswan University organized an introductory seminar on the national initiative for empowering girls, “Dawwi,” in partnership with the Future Association for Development, Consumer Protection, and the Environment in Aswan.
Dr. Loai Saad El-Din Nasrat, Vice President of Aswan University for Education and Student Affairs, stated during his speech that this seminar is part of Aswan University’s diverse activities aimed at supporting university youth and contributing to Egypt’s strategic vision. The seminar took place within the university’s campus in Sahari and was attended by Dr. Ahmed Kamel Al-Rasheedy, former Dean of the Faculty of Education, along with a group of Academic staff and students from various Faculties, particularly from Faculties of Social Work, Physical Education, and Agriculture.
In his welcoming added during his speech which in it he welcomed to the guests, students, Academic staff, and university leaders, Dr. Nasrat emphasized the university’s role in supporting national and presidential initiatives. He highlighted Aswan University’s commitment to partnering with civil society institutions and its outstanding collaboration with the Future Association to implement beneficial activities for students and the university community as well as the Aswan community.
Mr. Samir Kamel, the Executive Director of the Future Association, praised the association’s role in serving the Aswan community and the evolving partnership with Aswan University, as well as the support provided by university leaders for community activities.
Ms. Ola Abdel Mawgood, the coordinator of the “Dawwi” initiative, pointed out the significance of the national initiative by UNICEF and its goals for empowering girls, emphasizing the role of university youth in supporting the initiative and conveying its Mission to support Egyptian girls.
Dr. Mohamed Gaber, Deputy Dean of Faculty of Social Work, explained that at the end of the seminar, several films addressing issues and messages related to Egyptian girls were presented, highlighting the main challenges they face and the role of family and society in supporting them. The session concluded with a fruitful discussion with attendees about their views and observations on the presented films, the realities of Egyptian girls, and mechanisms for their support and empowerment within society.
