Gender-based violence (GBV)

Where can I go for help related to Gender-based violence (GBV)?

Partner emergency services for GBV survivors:

CARE Egypt Foundation: provides support for GBV survivors and remains available through its hotlines.
GBV Helpline Phone: 01028859777 / 01028859666 / 01120486345.
Emergency overnight hotline: 01028062178. Overnight helpline after working hours, weekends and official holidays
Working hours: Sunday – Thursday, 9:00 to 17:00
Maadi: Villa 26, Street 262, Al-Gazayer Square

CARE Egypt also runs a Women Friendly Space in which many activities take place such as: sexual and reproductive health awareness sessions, legal awareness sessions, basic psychosocial support sessions, self-defense workshops, gender training for children, and workshops to combat child marriage. The Women Friendly Space main focus is empowering women and girls and improving their access to information and different activities.
6th of October: Building 22 – 1st neighborhood – 1st district – 6th October. (Location)

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF): provides emergency medical care for GBV survivors who have experienced a rape incident. MSF is on call 24/7 – you must call first before approaching their clinic.
For appointments call the hotline: 01012159162 and 01111483267
MSF Hotline 24/7: 01117083502
Address: Building No.2 Street 161 Maadi

Refuge Egypt: provides emergency medical care for GBV survivors who have experienced a rape incident. Please call first before approaching their clinic.
         – Zamalek All Saints Cathedral Clinic: 5, Michel Lotfallah St., (behind Marriott Hotel).
           Clinic phone: 01272040710, Emergency: 01282112011
        – Nasr City: Supply Office Building ”Maktab El Tamween”, Street Market, 10th District
           Clinic phone 01211970028; Emergency: 01282112011
        – 6th of October City Clinic: 48 El Mehwar El Markazi St., Episcopal Church, 10th District, 6 October;
           Clinic phone: 01211970037; Emergency: 01211970037