Summary

This resource looks at how rapid technological change is affecting women in Egypt, particularly as public services, education, and work become increasingly digital. It examines who is able to access and benefit from technology, who is left out, and how factors such as age, education, income, and location intersect with gender to shape these outcomes.

Using economic, social, legal, cultural, and education perspectives, the resource highlights both the opportunities technology can create for women, such as jobs, income, and learning, and the risks it can pose, including exclusion from the labor market, unequal access, digital violence, and weak legal protections. It outlines practical interventions including research and monitoring, digital safety awareness, capacity building for women and civil society organizations, and advocacy with policymakers. The resource also presents recommendations to improve digital education, strengthen legal protections online, expand access to devices and internet services, and promote awareness of women’s digital rights, with the goal of supporting fair, safe, and affordable access to technology for women in Egypt.

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