In a groundbreaking move aimed at promoting gender equality and enhancing workforce participation, Egypt’s Minister of Labor, Hassan Raddad, has announced new childcare and labor regulations that promise to empower working women across the nation.
These pivotal measures, published in the Official Gazette on March 18 and effective as of March 19, focus on establishing nurseries for working mothers and reinforcing child labor protections.
This article explores how these initiatives transform the workplace for women while safeguarding children’s rights, paving the way for a more inclusive future.
March 2026