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Alexandria University’s Anti-Violence Against Women Unit Organizes its First Educational Forum
Under the auspices of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, and within the framework of the 16-day campaign against violence, the Anti-Violence Against Women Unit at Alexandria University held its first educational forum in cooperation with the Alexandria University Cultural Salon at the Conference Centre of the Faculty of Nursing.
The forum was held under the supervision of Dr. Manal Fouda, Executive Director of the Unit, and the opening was attended by Dr. Sahar Sherif, Rapporteur of the Alexandria University Cultural Salon, Dr. Magda El Shazly, Rapporteur of the National Council for Women in Alexandria, Counselor Mohamed Samir, Vice President of the Administrative Prosecution Authority in Cairo, Sheikh Dr. Ibrahim El Gamal, Director General of Fatwa and Secretary of the Egyptian Family House at Al-Azhar, Father Dr. Ibrahim Zakaria, President of the Supreme Council of the Nile Synod (Evangelical Church), and a large number of deans and vice deans of faculties, faculty members and students.
The first session was moderated by Prof. Dr. Sahar Sherif, a member of the Board of Directors of the Unit and Rapporteur of the Alexandria University Cultural Salon. The session was entitled “Legislative Frameworks for Combating Violence” and was presented by Prof. Dr. Magda El Shazly, Rapporteur of the National Council for Women in Alexandria, and Counselor Dr. Mohamed Samir, Vice President of the Administrative Prosecution Authority in Cairo. The second session was about “Combating Violence and Human Nature” and was moderated by Prof. Dr. Hesham Metwally, Professor of Forensic Medicine and a member of the Board of Directors of the Unit, and was presented by His Eminence Sheikh Dr. Ibrahim El Gamal, Director General of Fatwa and Secretary of the Egyptian Family House at Al-Azhar, and Father Dr. Ibrahim Zakaria, President of the Supreme Council of the Synod of the Nile (Evangelical Church). The third session was about “Psychology of Violence” and was moderated by Prof. Dr. Sahar Issa, Professor of Forensic Medicine and a member of the Board of Directors of the Unit, and was presented by Prof. Dr. Rahab Siddiq, Dean of the Faculty of Early Childhood Education, and Asst. Prof. Dr. Reem Menisi, Acting Head of the Department of Mental Health at the Faculty of Nursing.
The forum included the screening of several short films entitled "Taa Marbuta" in addition to an interactive theatrical performance entitled "Trauma" to clarify the psychological effects of violence against women.
Presidential Decree Appointing Dr.Nivin Gharib as Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts
Dr. Abdel Aziz Konswa, President of Alexandria University, congratulated Dr.Nivin Gharib Rezk on the occasion of the issuance of the presidential decree appointing her as Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts, wishing her success and continued efforts to raise the level of the Faculty, and stressing the provision of all support and assistance to her for her success in performing her mission.
Presidential Decree Appointing Dr. Hassan Abdin as Dean of the Faculty of Education
Dr. Abdelaziz Konswa, President of Alexandria University, congratulated Dr. Hassan Saad Abdin on the occasion of the issuance of the presidential decree appointing him as Dean of the Faculty of Education, wishing him success and continued efforts to raise the level of the Faculty, and stressing the provision of all support and assistance to him for his success in performing his mission.
Presidential Decree Appointing Dr. Doaa Eldardiri as Dean of the Faculty of Physical Education for Girls
Dr. Abdelaziz Konswa, President of Alexandria University, congratulated Dr. Doaa El Dardiri Abo Elhassan Salem on the occasion of the issuance of the presidential decree appointing her as Dean of the Faculty of Physical Education for Girls, wishing her success and continued efforts to raise the level of the Faculty, and stressing the provision of all support and assistance to her for her success in performing her mission.
Alexandria University Organizes Community Service Medical Convoy to Vocational and Social Rehabilitation Association in Seyouf Area
In continuation of Alexandria University's active participation in the presidential initiative (Bedaya) for human development "A New Beginning for Building the Human Being", and under the auspices of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, the Community Service and Environmental Development Sector, headed by Dr. Saeed Allam, Vice President of the University for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs, organized a community service medical convoy yesterday, Tuesday, December 3, 2024, to the Vocational and Social Rehabilitation Association in Seyouf area east of Alexandria.
A group of professors and doctors from the Faculties of Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, the Higher Institute of Public Health, the Medical Research Institute, the Faculty of Specific Education, the Faculty of Early Childhood Education, the Faculty of Science, and the Anti-Violence Against Women Unit participated in organizing the convoy.
Dr. Tamer Abdallah, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Medicine for Community Service and Environmental Development and Rapporteur of the Convoys Committee at the University, pointed out that the organization of the convoy coincided with the celebration of the International Day of People with Disabilities, stressing the importance of these convoys in providing medical services to citizens in the most needy areas, and enhancing communication and coordination between the university and civil society institutions that participate in these events. It also reflects the university's keenness to achieve the goals of sustainable development, and implement the presidential "Bedaya" initiative, which places people with disabilities at the top of its priorities. He announced that during the day, a total of 527 medical cases were examined, divided into 73 dermatology cases, 32 pediatrics, 60 nose and ear cases, 35 obstetrics and gynecology, 78 orthopedic cases, 119 internal medicine, 50 ophthalmology cases, and 80 dental cases, in addition to providing free medicines and transferring cases whose condition required them to university hospitals, providing free consultations in various medical specialties, organizing health awareness seminars, various activities, and a puppet theater for children, in addition to distributing gifts to children with disabilities from the association's residents. Different categories of the association's residents and the people of the area benefited from the convoy's services.
The convoy was widely welcomed by the people who expressed their thanks to Alexandria University for this humanitarian initiative.