A/HRC/33/3 Mona Omar (Egypt) A public figure in the field of women Rights and a regionally renowned career diplomat, with extensive experience representing and coordinating issues of strategic interest on the international, regional and national levels. Lecturer and regular speaker at international and regional conferences and on all forms of media. Founder and active board member of a number of organizations aimed at addressing key socio-economic issues affecting Egyptian and African development Current activities and professional membership • Founder & Board Member to variety of organisations: Established record of contribution and participation to a variety of social and economic organisations aimed at socio-economic development in Egypt, as well as the promotion of investments. Regular lecturer and commentator on strategic issues at a number of universities, organisations and media • Board member of “Egypt Foreign Affairs Council” ECFA • Head of the Consultative Committee of” International Business and Professional Women “ Organization • Founder of “Women of the Nile “ NGO • Chairperson of “Salema for women empowerment” • Founder & National Coordinator, “Who Loves Egypt?” Campaign, Egypt • Founder & Vice President, Egyptian – African Economic Council, Egypt • Founder & Board Member, “Ahl Misr”, Egypt • Member of the Board of Trustees, Institute of Information and Communication Technology, EGYPT • Member of a variety of organizations Work experience • Member of the Board of the “National Council of Women” and Head of the “International Relations Committee”. January 2016 – present. The National Council for Women is an independent institution, established in 2000 to advance the status of Women in Egypt through proposing matters of public policy on the development and empowerment of women; monitoring and evaluating the implementation of women-related policies; advising on draft laws and decisions pertaining to women prior to their submission to the competent authority; recommending draft laws and decisions on the advancement of women, and designing national programs and plans aiming at ensuring gender equality and women empowerment in Egypt. Responsible for all International and Regional conventions and agreements dealing with women’s rights in particular and human rights in general. Exchanging experiences with similar national councils all over the world. Coordinating with international, continental and regional organizations, in all fields related to women empowerment and promotion and wellbeing. Analyzing trends and best practices related to issues pertaining to gender equality and women empowerment in the political, economic, social, and cultural fields. 6