Suez University organized a special celebration this morning to mark the Day of Persons with Disabilities and World Children’s Day, under the patronage of Prof. Dr. Mohamed Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and Prof. Dr. Ashraf Heniegal, President of the University, with the participation of the university vice presidents, faculty deans, faculty members, students, as well as representatives of civil society and non-governmental organizations.
In his opening remarks, the University President welcomed the distinguished guests, stressing that this occasion brings together the values of humanity, compassion, and pride in our sons and daughters with disabilities, who stand as inspiring models of determination and resilience, as well as our children, who are the flowers of the present and the hope of the future. He affirmed that the university’s mission is not limited to education and scientific research, but extends to upholding noble values and building a society based on respect, justice, and equality.
He also highlighted the attention given by the State, under the leadership of His Excellency President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, to these groups through the presidential initiative “Tamkeen” (Empowerment), which aims to integrate them into society and provide educational and care opportunities from early childhood. This reflects the political leadership’s vision of building a new republic that places human dignity at its core and opens horizons of hope and creativity.
The University President further emphasized that the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, led by Prof. Dr. Mohamed Ayman Ashour, pays great attention to persons with disabilities by launching programs and plans to facilitate their access to educational services and university activities, and to provide academic and psychological support that ensures their effective participation in university life. The Ministry also works to raise awareness of the rights of children and youth and to embed the values of compassion and justice within the educational process, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals and Egypt’s Vision 2030.
Engineer Sayedda El-Sherbiny, Chairperson of the Board of Al-Safaa Association for the Care of Persons with Special Needs, delivered a speech expressing her appreciation to the university for this distinguished organization. She reviewed her experience working with children with disabilities, emphasizing the importance of valuing their abilities and talents, and called for further cooperation between educational institutions and civil society to support these groups.
The celebration featured a number of artistic and humanitarian performances that created an atmosphere of joy and engagement. Student Ahmed Alaa from the University’s Center for the Care of Persons with Disabilities presented a musical performance that was warmly received by the audience. Students of Al-Safaa Association also performed a show entitled “Halawat Shamsina”, followed by two performances by Mustafa Musharafa Distinguished Experimental Language School entitled “Here Is Egypt” and “Egypt Is Beautiful”, amid strong audience interaction. The University President was keen to take commemorative photos with the participating children. Students of the Faculty of Education also presented a sign-language performance of the song “Tahya Misr” (Long Live Egypt), followed by another performance by Al-Safaa Center entitled “Elly Y’adar ‘Ala Albi”.
At the conclusion of the ceremony, the University President honored a number of distinguished Egyptian role models from among persons with disabilities, including Rehab Radwan, world champion in weightlifting; Dr. Yomna Ali, lecturer at the Faculty of Politics and Economics; and young media figure Mo’men Mostafa Shaaban from Suez Hills School. The university also presented its commemorative shield to Engineer Sayedda El-Sherbiny in appreciation of her prominent role in serving and caring for persons with special needs.
Earlier in the day, the university had organized several sports activities on the university’s playgrounds, with the participation of students from various faculties, children with disabilities, and schoolchildren.
Through this celebration, Suez University affirmed that the Day of Persons with Disabilities and World Children’s Day are not merely passing occasions, but a renewed call to continue working toward empowering our children, caring for the young, and building a more compassionate, just, and inclusive society.
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