Mona Hemieda

Mona Hemieda, a dedicated Egyptian lawyer and champion of women's rights, has recognized a significant void in legal education pertaining to gender-based violence against women in Egypt. The Giving Joy grant is an opportunity for Mona to spearhead a moot court simulation, involving 35 law students and recent graduates from diverse Egyptian law schools.

This innovative initiative will employ educational games and collaborative endeavors with civil society organizations to facilitate an in-depth exploration of gender dynamics, their intersection with legal frameworks, and the international accords safeguarding women's rights. Mona's collaboration with a leading civil society organization advocating for women’s rights will be instrumental. Together, they will equip participants with vital legal skills often overlooked in traditional legal education, including comprehensive training in legal research, writing, and courtroom advocacy.

By engaging directly with these pressing issues, Mona's project aims to cultivate a new generation of legal professionals equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to effect meaningful change within Egypt's legal landscape.