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Refugees and migrants in Egypt generally face significant challenges in accessing social welfare and social security services, as the Egyptian legal system does not grant them the same entitlements as Egyptian citizens in this area.
Egyptian laws regulating the social security system include no reference to refugees and migrants. Social protection is primarily limited to citizens and those employed in the formal sector. Some forms of support are provided to refugees through UNHCR and its international and local partners, who offer limited financial assistance to the most vulnerable families. However, this support is insufficient to ensure a dignified standard of living for all refugees, leaving many in precarious situations, particularly amid economic crises and rising living costs.
2024 Asylum Law:
The law does not include explicit provisions guaranteeing refugees access to social security services. It is expected that the executive regulations and ministerial decisions will clarify the extent to which refugees may benefit from such services.