Under the auspices of Dr. Ahmed A. Gaeis, Assiut University President, the university launched the celebrations of the World Day for Women, organized by the Center for Studies and Research on Human Rights (CSRHR). The event was honored by the presence of Mr. Paul Garnier, Ambassador of Switzerland in Cairo, Dr. Essam Zanati, ex Vice President and Director of the (CSRHR), Alxander Boderoza, Representative of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Cairo, Dr. Sahar Abdel-Moula, Chair of National Council for Women, Assiut, Fatma Al-Khayat Vice Minister for Social Solidarity, and a number of Faculty Deans and representatives from the Civil Community and students.