Egypt: National Council Gears Women Up for New Parliament

24 October 2012

Egypt's National Council for Women will start a training program to enhance women's political participation in the country's upcoming parliamentary elections.

The program, which starts in November, aims to prepare over 1000 female politicians and activists to run for parliament, teaching them leadership skills and educating them on parliament, campaigns and crisis and time management.

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