Spokesman for the Foreign Ministry Ahmed Abu Zeid said Egypt made an unprecedented progress in protecting and promoting women rights, thanks to the enlightened political will that respects them and sees that the protection and empowerment of women as a national duty and an inherent human right.

The spokesman made the remarks on his Twitter account to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, which is observed on November 25 of each year.

Source: State Information Service Egypt