Maya Morsy
Profile
Maya Morsy is an Egyptian political scientist and public policy expert currently serving as the Minister of Social Solidarity of Egypt since 2024. A prominent advocate for women's and human rights, she previously led the National Council for Women from 2016 to 2024. Throughout her career, she has held significant roles within the United Nations, including positions at the UNDP and UNIFEM, and has been recognized for her expertise in gender-sensitive public policy and social development. She holds a PhD in public policy and has authored numerous reports on women's empowerment and social strategy in the Arab world.
Details
- Born
- 1973-12-13 · 52 years old
- Birth place
- Egypt
- Education
- American University in Cairo (BA), City University of Seattle (MBA, MA), Institute of Arab Research and Studies (PhD)
- Career
- President of the National Council for Women, Regional Gender Team Leader for the UNDP Arab Region, Country Manager for UNIFEM, Consultant for the Egyptian Ministry of Education
