To Egypt now, where a unique park is set to open its gates in Cairo this week. The Imbaba Park is ONLY for women. It's part of a project aiming to empower women and protect them from domestic abuse and sexual harassment. Adel El Mahrouky has more.

This humble district of Imbaba could soon become an international model for women empowerment in third world countries. An international collaboration between the United Nations and the USAID program has partnered up with a local NGO to develop this small park that exclusively serves women. It's part of an international program to create women safe cities, free of harassment and domestic violence.

SOUAD HUSSEIN EXECUTIVE MANAGER, HAWAA AL MOSTAQBAL "Researchers from the ministry of urban development, AUC and Giza Governorate settled on three districts in Cairo, Imbaba is the first of them. They are neighborhoods with a dense population, they have numerous issues related to harassment and domestic violence. Drug abuse is common here, in fact, Imbaba is one of the most dangerous 30 districts in the world."

ADEL EL MAHROUKY CAIRO "This park has not yet opened its gate to the public. Organizers say everyday dozens of women come and eagerly ask about the opening night because it is an opportunity they've been all waiting for."

Imbaba's women park will welcome visitors this week. Beside the women friendly zone, skills development and social awareness workshops will be held here.

SAMAH MOHAMED RESIDENT, IMBABA "The NGO toured our neighborhood and told us about this project. They asked women living here to participate in the trainings they're providing. The classes touched my heart, we learned about theater, we learned about public engagement. Step by step I felt that I'm learning skills that are helping me change my life."

Egypt has an alarming rate of sexual harassment. Research shows that more than 90% of women have faced at least one form of harassment.

SAMAH MOHAMED RESIDENT, IMBABA "At first we were shy to talk about harassment, if someone on the street bothers me, I wouldn't dare to speak up. After taking the session, I could stand for myself and talk to those who harass me. We didn't go out at all, but with a place like that, close to my house, I'll take my kids and go out alone."

This little park may not seem much, yet it may have a huge impact on women empowerment in Egypt. The empowerment program is starting in Imbaba but will soon cover several Egyptian districts and cities. AMA, CGTN, CA.