English
As part of a series of educational seminars and lectures organized by Alexandria University to raise student awareness of various societal issues, Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, received a delegation from the National Council for Women, headed by Major General Refaat Komsan, Advisor to the former Prime Minister and Deputy Chairman of the Executive Authority of the National Elections Authority, and his accompanying delegation, at the university headquarters.
In his speech, Dr. Konsowa welcomed the guests, emphasizing the university's keenness to host national figures capable of raising awareness among university students regarding various economic, social, and cultural issues. He emphasized the importance of developing youth awareness in building the new republic. Dr. Konsowa highlighted the role of Alexandria University in preparing youth capable of competing in local, regional, and international labour markets by providing distinguished educational services that achieve international competitiveness.
Major General Refaat Komsan praised the outstanding level of Alexandria University, emphasizing the importance of continuing to organize educational seminars for students, as youth represent a true investment in the nation's future and a source of protection against internal and external risks.
The meeting was attended by Dr. Hisham Saeed, Vice President of Alexandria University for Graduate Studies and Research, Dr. Manal Fouda, Head of the Theatre Department at the Faculty of Arts and Executive Director of the Anti-Violence Against Women Unit at the University, Dr. Mayada Abdelqader, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Law and member of the National Council for Women, Dr. Magda El Shazly, Rapporteur of the National Council for Women's Alexandria Branch, Dr. Rasha Mahdi and Ms. Soha Saeed, Members of the Senate, and Dr. Osama El Badrashini and Ms. Dina El Gendy, members of the Political Participation Committee of the National Council for Women.
The meeting was followed by a seminar organized by the National Council for Women in coordination with the Anti-Violence Against Women Unit at the University, entitled "Together We Protect It... Know Your Country and Preserve It" at the Student Activities Centre. During the seminar, speeches were delivered urging students to raise awareness of national issues to unite the people under one banner.
During the seminar, Major General Refaat Komsan reviewed the state's achievements and successes in internal and external control, and in confronting all forms of infiltration, especially those targeting youth. He praised the university's youth and expressed his confidence in their creative abilities to support the political leadership, as they are the nation's conscious ambassadors and the link between education and the labour market.
In his speech, Dr. Osama El-Badrashini emphasized the need to counter rumours that seek to undermine the strength of the people, especially the youth.
Major General Refaat Komsan was keen to engage in dialogue with the students and answer their questions after the seminar concluded.
