Egypt: Egypt's Minister of Social Solidarity, Maya Morsy, engaged in discussions with Ahmed Ihab Gamal El-Din, President of the National Council for Human Rights, to explore avenues for closer co-operation and enhance social protection programmes. The talks aimed at strengthening institutional collaboration between the Ministry of Social Solidarity and the council, focusing on improving the quality and effectiveness of social protection schemes across the nation.

According to State Information Service Egypt, the discussions highlighted the Egyptian state's commitment to safeguarding the rights and welfare of vulnerable groups. Morsy praised the council's efforts and discussed the ministry's expansion of cash and in-kind support programmes. These programmes are designed to widen coverage with improved targeting mechanisms to ensure precise assistance for those in need.

The minister also underscored the significance of the Social Security Law No. 12 of 2025, describing it as a landmark development in Egypt's social protection framework. She noted that the legislation represents a fundamental shift in the legal architecture governing welfare provision. It formally enshrines the 'Takaful and Karama' cash support programme as a statutory entitlement, thereby reinforcing institutional stability and enhancing beneficiaries' sense of security.

Morsy further stated that the ministry's diverse portfolio of programmes and initiatives continues to support vulnerable households, aiming to deliver comprehensive care and robust protection mechanisms tailored to their needs. Gamal El-Din, on his part, emphasized that advancing social protection policies requires a rights-based approach ensuring equitable and efficient access to services and enhancing the impact of interventions targeting vulnerable populations. He also stressed the importance of capacity-building programmes to integrate human rights principles into service delivery systems.