Egyptian Ministry of Youth and Sports Announce Launching the national initiative “Control Z” competition on April 24, in cooperation with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).
Competition is Designed To support youth-led initiatives focused on preventing digital violence against women and girls.
“Control Z” too Objectives To encourage young people to come forward with innovative ideas and actionable initiatives that can help reduce the risks associated with digital violence, while promoting broader community awareness of this issue.
This initiative comes amid the rapid expansion in the use of technology and social media platforms, which has intensified the need for solutions focused on prevention.
The competition targets young men and women who hold Egyptian citizenship and are between 18 and 29 years old present Either an idea for a new initiative or an existing initiative in progress, provided that it addresses the prevention of digital violence against women and girls.
The application window will It remains It is open until May 30, 2026, and registration is done through the QR code announced by the Ministry.
The competition includes valuable prizes for the best winners and support to help the winning initiatives expand their impact.
Ministry urge Qualified young people who have new or existing ideas can apply immediately, stressing that it is a platform for transforming concepts into effective programs on the ground.
Digital violence against women in Egypt becomes They are becoming increasingly visible with the rise of Internet use, with Data It appears that about 38% of women in Egypt have personally been exposed to online violence, and that up to 85% have witnessed it.
These patterns demonstrate that digital spaces are a major extension of gender-based violence in Egypt, reinforcing the importance of initiatives like “Control Z” that focus on prevention and awareness.