The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) participated in the international conference titled “Empowering Women for a More Stable Family,” held on 10 and 11 November 2026 in Cairo, Egypt. The conference was organized by the National Council for Women in cooperation with the Women Development Organization and the Arab Family Organization.
ICESCO was represented by Dr. Sally Mabrouk, Director of the Office of the Director-General and Supervisor of the Strategy, Innovation and Institutional Excellence Sector and Department of Digital Transformation. Speaking at the session titled “Women’s Entrepreneurship and Its Role in Strengthening Family Empowerment,” she stressed the importance of fostering an entrepreneurial culture among girls from the earliest stages of education and developing education systems that nurture creativity and innovation skills, enabling women and girls to turn their ideas into sustainable economic ventures.

During the session, moderated by Ms. Nevine Gamea, former Egyptian Minister of Trade and Industry, Dr. Mabrouk emphasized that the success of entrepreneurship programs should be measured not only by the number of women receiving training, but also by their ability to produce, market their products and ensure the sustainability of their ventures. She underlined the importance of linking education, vocational training, business incubators and the private sector to support women’s role in the economy.

Dr. Mabrouk highlighted ICESCO’s efforts in this field through education and vocational training projects and income-generating activities in Yemen, Gabon and Niger, as well as the Cultural and Creative Industries Incubator EBDA3, Al Fihriya Academy for future women entrepreneurs, and initiatives aimed at strengthening women’s participation in science, technology and innovation.

The session, which brought together a number of officials and experts, concluded with several recommendations, notably the need to instill an entrepreneurial culture in children from an early age, develop their creative skills, and raise awareness of programs and initiatives that support women’s economic empowerment.

At the close of the session, Counselor Amal Ammar, President of the National Council for Women, honored the speakers and participants in recognition of their contributions to supporting women’s entrepreneurship and promoting family stability and community development.