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Lastly, Dr. Ezzat El-Shishini concluded the conference,
explaining with numbers the magnitude of the population
problem. Egypt is the first country in the Arab world in
terms of population, the third-largest country in Africa, and
ranked 14th globally. He also highlighted the urgent
importance of avoiding future repercussions, as the country
has been facing this problem since the 1950s. Issues like
unemployment and price raises result largely from
overpopulation, representing a burden on the state. The
state seeks to manage human resources and confront new
populations through population strategies to reduce
childbirth, but their results are limited. He stressed on the
necessity of addressing the affected and vulnerable group to
this problem to a greater extent, on a deeper scale, and with
out-of-the-box thinking.

Afterwards, General Staff Officer Magdy Shahata
delivered his speech about the comprehensive strength of
thecountry, which is its population, which also can be seen
as a weakness or strength point. It becomes a strength if
utilized in science, health, and culture for human
development. He then emphasized the external and
internal challenges facing Egypt, including addressing the
issue of population growth. Internal stability in Egypt
ensures stability for the entire Arab region, and to achieve
this, it is necessary to support youth with societal
awareness, education, and skills. A righteous citizen
means a righteous family, which means a righteous
society.
Before the end of the conference, a film titled "Her
marriage before 18 wastes her rights" was presented,
produced by the Strategic Forum, emphasizing the rights
of girls and the legal age for marriage. It stipulates that a
girl must have mental, emotional, and physical maturity to
be eligible for marriage, in order to protect her rights and
shield her from any harm. Retrogressive beliefs inherited
within a patriarchal society result in various health and
legal problems.

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