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Center for Egyptian Women's Legal Assistance

Cairo legal aid center defending the rights of Egyptian women through advocacy and legal services

Center for Egyptian Women’s Legal Assistance

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Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
37/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About Center for Egyptian Women's Legal Assistance

The Center for Egyptian Women's Legal Assistance (CEWLA) is a Cairo-based advocacy and legal aid organization working to protect and advance the rights of women in Egypt. It provides legal counseling and representation to women facing discrimination, violence, or violations of their rights, and engages in policy advocacy to reform laws that disadvantage women. CEWLA also conducts awareness campaigns and research to promote gender equality and access to justice.

Founded
Headquarters
Cairo
Foundation type
Non-Governmental
Operating in
Egypt

Mission

To defend the legal rights of Egyptian women and girls by providing legal aid and advocacy that addresses discrimination, violence, and inequality within Egypt's legal and social systems.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Operating countries (1)
Egypt

Founding story

· Founding, renaming & milestones

The Center for Egyptian Women's Legal Assistance (CEWLA) was established in 1995 as a feminist non-governmental organization based in Boulaq al-Dakrour, Giza. It provides legal counseling and representation to women, campaigns for legislative reform and gender equality, and runs programs …

The Center for Egyptian Women's Legal Assistance (CEWLA) was established in 1995 as a feminist non-governmental organization based in Boulaq al-Dakrour, Giza. It provides legal counseling and representation to women, campaigns for legislative reform and gender equality, and runs programs on access to justice and combating violence against women.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in Egypt
Integrity Assessment This charity: 37
Peer average: 37

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Charity registration status, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Center for Egyptian Women's Legal Assistance has a partial profile.

  • It is one of the better-documented advocacy & civil rights charities in Egypt GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its contact details. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any advocacy & civil rights charities in Egypt - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Egypt data
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  • a website
  • a contact email
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  • financial records
  • leadership details
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Center for Egyptian Women's Legal Assistance is an advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Cairo, Egypt. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 1995 and has been operating for 31 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 37/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.

Center for Egyptian Women's Legal Assistance has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 37 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in Egypt is 37/100.

Center for Egyptian Women's Legal Assistance is located in Cairo, Egypt. The organization was established in 1995 and has been active for 31 years.

Center for Egyptian Women's Legal Assistance is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, based in Egypt. It operates as a Non-Governmental.

Center for Egyptian Women's Legal Assistance is listed in GiveRadar's directory of Egypt nonprofits, compiled from public charity directories. GiveRadar does not hold an official government registration record for it, so confirm its registration status directly before giving. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

The Center for Egyptian Women's Legal Assistance (CEWLA) is a Cairo-based advocacy and legal aid organization working to protect and advance the rights of women in Egypt. It provides legal counseling and representation to women facing discrimination, violence, or violations of their rights, and engages in policy advocacy to reform laws that disadvantage women. CEWLA also conducts awareness campaigns and research to promote gender equality and access to justice. Center for Egyptian Women's Legal Assistance is an advocacy & civil rights organization based in Egypt. The organization was founded in 1995.

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Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Egypt under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Cause areas in Egypt

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Advocacy & Civil Rights this charity 38
Community Development 35
Social Services 21
Youth Development 21
Health 18
International 14
Education 12
Environment 11
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Most common causes in Egypt

Causes charities work on most.

Human Rights 37
Education 29
Children 28
Community Development 25
Health 25
Poverty 24
Vocational Training 20
Youth Development 19
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Sources and verification

News and media coverage
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Part of this profile's description was written with AI, summarizing public sources such as official registry data and the organization's own website. Financial figures, registration details, and the sources listed above are not AI-generated. Read how we use AI.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 26, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 5
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 1995
Not available · 6
  • Financial data
    No annual financial filings on file
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Government registration
    No public registry ID
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Center for Egyptian Women's Legal Assistance

What is Center for Egyptian Women's Legal Assistance?
Center for Egyptian Women's Legal Assistance is a advocacy & civil rights non-governmental based in Cairo, Egypt. The Center for Egyptian Women's Legal Assistance (CEWLA) is a Cairo-based advocacy and legal aid organization working to protect and advance the rights of women in Egypt. It provides legal counseling and representation to women facing discrimination, violence, or violations of their rights, and engages in policy advocacy to reform laws that disadvantage women. CEWLA also conducts awareness campaigns and research to promote gender equality and access to justice.
When was Center for Egyptian Women's Legal Assistance founded?
Center for Egyptian Women's Legal Assistance was founded in 1995.
Where is Center for Egyptian Women's Legal Assistance located?
Headquartered in Cairo, Egypt.
Is Center for Egyptian Women's Legal Assistance trustworthy?
Center for Egyptian Women's Legal Assistance has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Center for Egyptian Women's Legal Assistance's website?
http://www.cewla.org/
Are donations to Center for Egyptian Women's Legal Assistance tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Egypt under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.