Human rights council documents education and arts programs in Egypt's reform centers

A National Council for Human Rights delegation toured Egypt's reform and rehabilitation centers, reviewing education and rehabilitation services provided to inmates.

• The council's delegation visited the centers on October 25 to inspect health, social, educational, and vocational services for inmates.
• The delegation documented literacy classes, study halls, and libraries, with some inmates earning master's and doctoral degrees while serving sentences.
• Inmates exhibited works from accessory workshops, drawing, and photography at an art exhibition during the tour.
• The Interior Ministry said the centers replace traditional prisons under a national strategy for rehabilitation.
• The delegation also documented modern sports pitches and training equipment where inmates engage in physical activities, competitions and sports leagues.
• The delegation documented furniture, agriculture, clothing, and accessories workshops and factories where inmates earn a share of production profits.
• Inmates said they learned real crafts behind the walls that secure lawful income and job opportunities after release.
• The delegation also documented modern hospitals and specialized medical clinics providing free healthcare to inmates, including medication and surgical operations.
• Inmates expressed appreciation to the Interior Ministry for its attention to humane treatment and human rights.