Equal opportunities for meaningful employment should be accessible to all
Egypt has made significant strides towards equal rights for persons with disabilities. One key measure was the introduction of a 5% employment quota for persons with disabilities (Law 10 of 2018 on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities).
However, further barriers remain; such as social attitudes, digital access, and institutional structures that prevent equal access to information needed to succeed in the job market. This includes everything from recruitment processes and educational opportunities to regulations and paperwork. Additionally, fully inclusive support programs for career development and job transitions are often lacking. Employment rates for men with disabilities remain much lower than for men without (34% vs. 67%). For women with disabilities, the gap is even greater (7% vs. 19%).
In addition, global studies shows that websites are becoming more complex and harder to navigate. Only 3% of the internet can be considered accessible to persons with disabilities. Nearly nothing happens offline anymore, and the majority of meaningful employment and participation in society require some form of online access. Thus, for everyone to have equal opportunities, a more inclusive digital environment is urgently needed.
