Today, Wednesday, November 22, 2023, Professor Dr. Hemdan Rabie Al-Metwally, President of Damietta University, witnessed an introductory symposium on the Equal Opportunities and Women’s Empowerment Unit at Damietta University and its role in supporting women and society, which is organized by the Community Service and Environmental Development Sector in cooperation with the National Council for Women, in the presence of Professor Dr. Wael Farouk. Al-Taybany, Vice President of the University for Education and Student Affairs, under the supervision of Professor Dr. Shreen Mohamad Ghallab, Director of the Equal Opportunities and Women’s Empowerment Unit, and a number of distinguished faculty members, women leaders at the university, administrators, and university students. The symposium was attended by Professor Dr. Mahdia Al-Nagar, Vice Dean of the College of Applied Arts for Education and Student Affairs, Professor Dr. Ghada Al-Sayad, Head of the Textile Department at the College of Applied Arts and Unit Coordinator at the National Council for Women, Ms. Marwa Mohamad Nabil, Rapporteur of the National Council for Women in Damietta, and Ms. Marwa Abd. Halim Al-Nagar, member of the National Council for Women in Damietta. The symposium began with the Republican Anthem, then recitation of verses from the Holy Qur’an, followed by address  by Professor Dr. Mahdia Al-Nagar, in which she spoke about the role of women in supporting the economy, their effective role at Damietta University, and their work in various workshops at the university, such as home economics and clothing making workshops. Then address by Professor Dr. Ghada Al-Sayad, who talked about ways of cooperation between Damietta University and the National Council for Women. This was followed by address  by Marwa Abd Al Haleem, in which she talked about the role of the 100 Million Health Initiative and early detection of breast cancer and chronic diseases.

Then came address by Professor Dr. Wael Farouk Al-Taybany, where he stressed the importance of the role of women in society, as they represent half of society, stressing that Egyptian women prove every day their ability to bear national and social responsibility as an active partner in Egyptian society. During address , the university president welcomed the guests, thanking all those who contributed to organizing such meetings, stressing that Damietta University will remain an incubator for activities that contribute to supporting women, which are the foundation of society. It will also remain a platform for continuing discussion seminars in a way that contributes to supporting and advancing society. He also stressed that women at the university are true national partners and have an effective role in all fields, noting that the university is full of distinguished female leaders in various sectors, and the university always works to provide a stimulating work environment that encourages women to continue their career path and develop their leadership skills.