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Under the patronage of Prof. Dr. Yasser Magdy Hatata, President of Fayoum University, and the supervision of Prof. Dr. Sherif El-Attar, Vice President for Education and Student Affairs, the Faculty of Archaeology hosted a seminar titled “Mawaddah – For Preserving the Egyptian Family Structure.” The event was organized by the “Students for Egypt” group in cooperation with the Youth Welfare Department, as part of the national training program "Mawaddah," within the initiative "A New Beginning for Building the Human Being."
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The seminar was delivered by Prof. Dr. Wael Tobar, General Coordinator of Student Activities and University Coordinator of the “Mawaddah” Project.
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Attendees included Prof. Dr. Abdel Rahman Mohamed, Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs; Prof. Dr. Asmaa Mohamed, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development; Prof. Dr. Ikram Maghawer, Chair of the Executive Committee of the Anti-Violence Against Women Unit; Prof. Dr. Naheer El-Shoushany, Director of the University’s Anti-Violence Against Women Unit; Dr. Rasha Taha, Student Activities Coordinator; and a number of students, on Sunday, 4 May 2025.
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Prof. Dr. Mohamed Kamal Khalaf stressed that the seminar is part of national efforts to educate university students on the importance of family relationships and how to choose a life partner to strengthen family cohesion and confront social challenges threatening the stability of Egyptian households.
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Prof. Dr. Abdel Rahman Mohamed noted that development cannot be achieved without cohesive families capable of confronting modern challenges and praised “Mawaddah” as a proactive initiative to raise societal awareness.
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Prof. Dr. Asmaa Mohamed emphasized that every university student is a member of society, and that part of Fayoum University’s strategy is to offer training and awareness seminars to prepare a responsible generation.
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Prof. Dr. Wael Tobar explained the goals of “Mawaddah” in supporting young people with the knowledge and skills needed to build healthy families. He highlighted alarming statistics, such as the 269,834 divorce cases in 2021—equivalent to six divorces per minute—and discussed marriage goals, partner selection criteria, social success factors, intellectual compatibility, and mutual rights and responsibilities.
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He added that the national program includes not only lectures but also practical workshops and training aimed at empowering youth to face family challenges.
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At the seminar’s conclusion, the Dean and Vice Deans honored the guest speakers and recognized outstanding students involved in the faculty’s student activities.
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On the sidelines, a student exhibition titled “Bazaar” was inaugurated, featuring Pharaonic-inspired artworks, mosaics, paintings, and miniature models crafted by students of the Faculty of Archaeology.
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