Children in Egypt: UNICEF
The launch took place during a high-level event at the Prosecutor-General’s office. It was attended by Minister of Social Solidarity Maya Morsy, President of the National Council for Women Amal Ammar, President of the National Council for Childhood and Motherhood Sahar El-Sonbaty, a representative of the National Council for Persons with Disabilities, as well as UNICEF’s representative in Egypt and senior Public Prosecution officials.
A presentation during the event outlined the importance, objectives, and operational mechanisms in the new rooms designed to provide a safe and psychologically supportive environment for children during investigations.
The rooms aim to enable children to give testimony in conditions that ensure privacy and reduce the negative impact of traditional investigative procedures.
The rooms, designed to accommodate different age groups and diverse psychological conditions, are equipped with monitoring systems, linked to supervising prosecutors' offices, to balance the requirements of justice with protection and care considerations.
In parallel, the Public Prosecution launched a psychological guidance manual for its members, outlining best practices for interacting with children during investigations to enhance professional performance and promote a more humane approach.
The Public Prosecution plans to establish similar rooms across the country, reinforcing the principle of the best interests of the child and advancing a more inclusive and equitable justice system.
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