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Global Forum for Media and Development (The Forum) is a registered non-governmental, non-profit organization. It is neither connected nor affiliated with any political parties or religious institutions. It relies on its founders’ monthly contributions and expected revenues from projects, programmes, events, and publications.

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Guiding Principles

  1. Participation in the Forum’s activities is open to all individuals and organizations whose objectives and activities conform to the Vision and Mission Statement of the Forum.
  2. The Forum believes in valued relations in change through services and subscribes to good governance and democratic means of advocacy. Good governance is meant responsibility, transparency, and accountability.  Democratic means of advocacy are related in the context of the Forum to cultural heritage, consent, and participatory processes.  Valued relations is meant dignity, integrity, and mutual respect.
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Our Mission & Vision

Vision

The Forum has a vision of a world of equal opportunities

Mission

The Forum aims to maximize the use of media, knowledge and services for the sustainable development of a world of equal opportunities

Our Role & Objective

Role

The Forum acts as a contributor to change, a vehicle for policy-makers, practitioners and scholars

Objective

Realizing the crucial role of media in determining the multidimensionality of development and recognizing social responsibility

News & Events

Women and Sports day for peace

Cairo, September 26, 2024 – On the occasion of the International Peace Day, usually marked on September 21st of each year, and within the context of promoting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 16―Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions – the National Council for Women, in partnership with UN Women Egypt and the Spanish government represented by the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation, organized the “Women’s Sports for Peace” event to highlight the pivotal role of women in promoting international peace. The event aimed at raising awareness of the concepts of women, peace, and security by utilizing sports as a tool to promote international peace through highlighting the ability of sports to transcend social and cultural barriers, empower women, and promote gender equality The event featured keynote speeches by H.E. Ambassador Mona Omar, Member of the National Council for Women and Head of the International Relations Committee; Dr. Moez Doraid, Regional Director, UN Women Regional Office for the Arab States; H.E. Ambassador Alvaro Iranzo, Spanish Ambassador to Egypt and Dr. Rania Alwany, Obstetrics and Gynecology Consultant, 3-time Olympian and Ambassador of Sports and Peace

Bpw international Candle light ceremony

Celebration of 94 Anniversary Bpw international Candle light ceremony Instalment of new young BPW members 27 August 2024 We have come together to participate in a special tribute to one of the world most influential organization ,The International Federation of Business and professional women ,which unites women around the world The candle symbolize the ambitions and endeavors of dedicated women in every country around the world

Emerging Lions Leadership Institute (ELLI) Teaser Video

Lions and Leos who wish to pursue leadership roles within their club will benefit from the ELLI, where they will learn the history and goals of Lions Clubs International and the Foundation, develop strategies for being an effective leader and collaborate with a diverse group of fellow Lions and Leos.

Nader Abbassy famous maestro interview with lions international club/Egypt

Nader Abbassy famous maestro interview with lions international club/Egypt at le pacha on 19may 2023 interviewed with Karima Awad famous anchor speaking about his life journey successes and the details about the great Mummies ceremony that held at civilisation museum 2021

Great lion’s international gathering in Egypt Oct/2023

1st time in Egypt a great lion’s international board meeting started with a very successful media press conference

Recent Videos

Elizabeth Harderer in Women Symposium (Tunisia)

https://youtu.be/bDTFMoROR_Y So lucky to meet PID (past International Director) in Europe Elizabeth Hardener during women symposium 3rd Lions African Forum in Tunisia Yes do Lucky to meet a role model of an empowered woman whom generate a very positive energy to all...

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Member of the Board of Trustees of the Forum

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