Editor-in-Chief of the “Al-Jisr” News Platform Participates in Community Dialogue on the New National Human Rights Strategy
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Hossam El-Din El-Amir, Editor-in-Chief of the “Al-Jisr” News Platform, Participates in Community Dialogue on Egypt’s New National Human Rights Strategy
Journalist and media professional Hossam El-Din El-Amir, Editor-in-Chief and General Supervisor of the Al-Jisr news platform, participated in the second workshop of the community dialogue on Egypt’s new national human rights strategy (2026–2030). The workshop was organized by the Egypt Capacities Foundation in cooperation with the Al-Mahrousa Foundation for Development and Participation.
The workshop included extensive discussions evaluating the current national human rights strategy (2021–2026), analyzing strengths and challenges, and proposing recommendations and interventions to be considered in drafting the new strategy, ensuring the promotion of rights and freedoms with greater inclusivity and sustainability.
During his participation, Hossam El-Din El-Amir emphasized that community dialogue is a key pillar in developing effective human rights policies, highlighting the importance of involving media and civil society in shaping the new strategy to ensure that citizens’ voices—especially those of vulnerable groups—reach decision-making circles.
El-Amir stated:
“Professional and responsible media is a fundamental partner in supporting human rights, not only through coverage but also by providing platforms for dialogue, monitoring the implementation of strategies, and measuring their impact on the ground.” He added that the next phase requires an informed media discourse on rights, based on knowledge and responsibility.
The workshop saw the participation of a distinguished group of experts, specialists, and representatives of political and human rights institutions, who contributed diverse insights, including:
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Dr. Mohamed Mamdouh Abdullah, development expert and consultant
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Shadi Al-Adl, President of the Egyptian Liberal Party
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Abdel-Gawad Abu Kabb, former advisor to the Minister of Environment and fellow at the Egyptian Military Academy
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Sherif Abdel-Hamid, President of Mandela Foundation for Rights and Democracy
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Dr. Nada El-Hadidi, Chair of the Specialized Union for Alternative Care and Maternal & Child Rights
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Riham Hemam El-Adly, President of the Egyptian Women Association
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Islam Fawqi, Program Director at Egypt Peace Foundation for Development and Human Rights
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Taha Ahmed Taha, Executive Director of Al-Watan Al-Daem Foundation
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Eng. Iman El-Amir, Board Member of Egypt Capacities Foundation
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Dr. Mahmoud Murad, Program Director at Hassan Abbas Zaki Foundation
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Dr. Shaimaa Al-Rifai, Head of CSR at Tawasul Egypt Center for Studies
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Islam Mohamed Mostafa, Executive Officer at Masaena Foundation
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Dr. Medhat Iskander, Chair of the Health Committee at the Liberal Party
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Counselor Hossam El-Din Allam, representative of the State Lawsuits Authority
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Dr. Amr Abdel-Moneim, researcher and expert on extremism and counter-terrorism studies
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Counselor Basem El-Rifai, Chair of DMS Board
This workshop is part of a series of preliminary meetings that the two foundations plan to hold in the coming period, paving the way for a deeper community dialogue on the axes of the new national human rights strategy, with participation from experts, human rights advocates, and representatives of political parties and civil society.
