Today, June 12, marks “World Day Against Child Labour.” This international observance aims to shed light on the suffering of millions of children who are forced to work under harsh conditions that threaten their childhood and fundamental rights. It calls for greater efforts and the adoption of immediate and effective measures to reduce child labour, as a step toward its complete eradication.

This year, the occasion also reminds us of the painful incident that occurred last May, widely known in the media as the “Abu Ghaleb Ferry” tragedy, in which 17 girls lost their lives after drowning on their way to work in fruit harvesting.

As part of the Feminist Fabric  Project, Tadwein for Gender Studies, in collaboration with several feminist initiatives, launched a campaign titled “When I Went to the Police Station.” The campaign aims to shed light on the difficulties women face when reporting incidents of sexual harassment, raise awareness about the legal procedures they should follow when subjected to any form of sexual violation, and provide guidance to help them overcome various obstacles.

Tadwein Center for Gender Studies launched a social media campaign entitled “The Journey” aimed at highlighting images of the suffering faced by male and female refugees after the outbreak of armed conflict in Sudan and during the period of fleeing to Egypt.

First Carnival 

Tadwein Center for Gender Studies organized the first carnival on December 16, 2023, at the headquarters of the “Because You Are Human” organization in the Haram area of the Giza Governorate. The carnival program included various activities such as entertainment programs for children, lectures on Gender-Based Violence (GBV), and free bazars to help project beneficiaries sell their products in order to support them economically and materially. The carnival also provided free health services to the targeted group in the form of medical check-ups and family planning, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health. The number of beneficiaries from this carnival ranged from 350 to 400 people, including women, men, and children.

Second Carnival

Tadwein Center for Gender Studies organized the second carnival on December 23, 2023, at the headquarters of the “Minarat Al-Fulan” association in the Sixth of October area of Giza Governorate. The carnival program included various activities such as entertainment programs for children, lectures on Gender-Based Violence (GBV), and bazars to help project beneficiaries sell their products in order to support them economically and materially. The carnival also provided free health services to the targeted group in the form of medical check-ups and family planning, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health. The number of beneficiaries from this carnival ranged from 500 to 550 people, including women, men, and children

Third Carnival

Tadwein Center for Gender Studies organized the third carnival on December 30, 2023, at the headquarters of the “Because You Are Human” organization in the Haram area of the Giza Governorate. The carnival program included various activities such as entertainment programs for children, lectures on Gender-Based Violence (GBV), and free bazars to help project beneficiaries sell their products in order to support them economically and materially. The carnival also provided free health services to the targeted group in the form of medical check-ups and family planning, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health. The number of beneficiaries from this carnival ranged from 100 to 150 people, including women, men, and children.

Fourth Carnival

Tadwein Center for Gender Studies organized the fourth carnival on January 24, 2024, at the headquarters of the “Minarat Al-Fulan” association in the Sixth of October area of Giza Governorate. The carnival program included various activities such as entertainment programs for children, lectures on Gender-Based Violence (GBV), and bazars to help project beneficiaries sell their products in order to support them economically and materially. The carnival also provided free health services to the targeted group in the form of medical check-ups and family planning, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health. The number of beneficiaries from this carnival ranged from 500 to 550 people, including women, men, and children.

Tadwein Center for Gender Studies organized a training course from October 30 to November 4, 2023, at the Volunteer Center in Giza Governorate. The training session was attended by 15 participants. The training was divided into three main sections. The first section included training participants in a set of fundamental skills such as leadership, communication, and facilitation. The second section addressed gender-based violence (GBV) by defining the concept, discussing its forms such as Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and child marriage, and exploring its impact on the psychological health and rights of victims. While the third section of the training course trained participants in providing psychological and social support during emergencies and the fundamentals of psychological first aid.