Egypt’s New Empowerment Program
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Egypt is launching a new pilot vocational training program for girls aimed at giving them practical skills, economic opportunities, and greater independence as part of a broader effort to reduce child marriage rates. The initiative offers training in fields like sewing, computer skills, and business, helping participants build confidence, prepare for jobs, and increase their ability to support themselves and their families. By focusing on education and skills development, the program reflects a hopeful shift toward creating more choices and brighter futures for girls in communities where economic pressures and tradition have pushed young girls into child marriages. Supporters say the initiative could help transform lives by expanding opportunities, strengthening rights, and encouraging communities to embrace new ways of supporting girls’ potential and ambitions.
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