Country: Egypt

THE CONSTITUTION OF THE ARAB REPUBLIC OF EGYPT
After the Amendments Ratified
on May 22, 1980 Referendum

PART TWO
BASIC CONSTITUENTS OF THE SOCIETY

CHAPTER 1
Article 9
The family is the basis of the society founded on religion, morality and patriotism.
The State is keen to preserve the genuine character of the Egyptian family-with what it embodies of values and traditions-while affirming and developing this character in the relations within the Egyptian society.

Article 10
The State shall guarantee the protection of motherhood and childhood, take care of children and youth and provide the suitable conditions for the development of their talents.

Article 11
The State shall guarantee the proper coordination between the duties of woman towards the family and her work in the society, considering her equal with man in the fields of political, social, cultural and economic life without violation of the rules of Islamic jurisprudence.