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Egypt Family Justice Project
November 2005-September 2011

The USAID-funded Family Justice Project assisted the Government of Egypt in the implementation of Law No. 10/2004, pertaining to the family court system. This support was designed to strengthen equal access to justice, to enhance family stability, and to protect the rights of children. Project interventions included nationwide training for family court officials and judges on mediation, physical upgrades to facilities, awareness-raising through culturally-appropriate social mobilization methods, and NGO grant support. This support has enhanced the ability of the mediation offices and NGOs to resolve family disputes and provide needed assistance to families in dispute. This USAID-funded project has been building capacity in Egyptian family courts nationwide with special focus on the regions of Port Said, Giza and Minya since 2005.

Project Services:

Mediation
Civil Society Capacity Building
Public Education Campaigns

FEATURED PROJECT UPDATE

In August 2011, the Egypt Family Justice Project (FJP) produced a documentary film to document the program’s achievements between 2005 and 2011 in the legal and social arenas. The film also covers success stories, lessons learned, and proposed follow-on activities. More info

Coming soon: download and watch the FJP documentary.

FEATURED PROJECT QUICK FACTS

Project Name: USAID/Egypt Family Justice Project

Duration: November 2005 – Setember 2011

Donor: USAID

Link to: USAID/Egypt mission website

Key Counterparts: Ministry of Justice, Ministry of State for Family and Population.

Project Accommplishments:

Completed nationwide training of staff in family mediation centers in June 2008, a year ahead of schedule.
In collaboration with Sesame Street, developed and produced 15 episodes of “Alam Simsim” to raise awareness among children and families about Egypt’s family and child laws.
$1.5 million in grants awarded to Egyptian NGOs to provide legal services, psychological counseling, economic empowerment, and awareness rising in the regions of Giza, Minya and Port Said.
Developed a media strategy in collaboration with both the MOJ and NCCM focusing on the development of “branding” mediation offices. Informational materials, including posters, brochures, and Q & A booklets were developed and distributed to the public to improve their knowledge and access to mediation services.
Completed infrastructure repairs to mediation offices in Giza, Minya and Port Said regions, which will ensure that mediators can carry out effective mediation in a suitable physical environment.
Launched an anti intra-family violence campaign in collaboration with the Ministry of State for Family and Population.

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