Egyptian Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly met Monday with Mahmoud Karem, acting head of the National Council for Human Rights (NCHR), to discuss proposed amendments to the council's law to boost independence and align it with international standards. The amendments seek to bring Egypt's NCHR law in line with the Paris Principles, which set global benchmarks for national human rights institutions. The move reflects the government's commitment to strengthening human rights protections and institutional effectiveness. Prime Minister Madbouly said legal advisors are currently finalising draft amendments, which will soon be submitted to parliament for approval under legislative procedures. He stressed the importance of granting the council full legal guarantees to safeguard its autonomy, as outlined in the Egyptian constitution. The meeting also reviewed recent progress in human rights protections and reforms, highlighting Egypt's ongoing efforts to integrate human rights objectives within its broader national development vision, Egypt Vision 2030. Karem detailed the council's priorities and the proposed legal reforms, which have already been shared with both parliament and the Prime Minister's office. He noted ongoing coordination with government advisors to expedite the legislative process. The talks underscore Egypt's focus on advancing human rights frameworks amid wider political and social reforms. Attribution: Amwal Al Ghad English
