Country - Egypt

The Center for Egyptian Women’s Legal Assistance (CEWLA) is a non-governmental organization that was founded in 1995. Its strives to offer Egyptian women legal support and assistance regarding their rights under the Egyptian Constitution and laws, and international conventions. CEWLA supports women to develop and strengthen their skills and capacity to enable them to act upon their rights and overcome legal challenges and barriers. ICAN’s Innovative Peace Fund has supported CEWLA since 2020.

Core Areas of Work:

  • Legal support and assistance

Women human rights defenders in Egypt are risking their lives everyday by facing up to patriarchal notions, saying no to violence and protecting women and girls from violence.

– Nada Nashat Advocacy Coordinator, Center for Egyptian Women's Legal Assistance (CEWLA)

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