Ministry of State for Federal National Council Affairs Holds 1st Meeting of Women Empowerment Committee in Collaboration with General Womens Union
As part of the ongoing partnership between the General Women's Union as well as the Ministry of State for Federal National Council Affairs (MFNCA), the Women Empowerment Committee held its inaugural meeting at the InterContinental Dubai.
The meeting explored ways to support females's empowerment, boost their depiction in the Federal National Council (FNC), as well as urge their active involvement in the upcoming political elections, which, in turn, more enhances the UAE's ranking on the Female's Empowerment Index, which is a vital element of the UAE's competition.
In addition, the meeting looked into concepts to enhance communication and coordination among all concerned authorities in the UAE, to harmonise initiatives and also dedicate all readily available sources to empower ladies to participate in FNC elections as well as sign up with the Council.
His Excellency Tariq Hilal Lootah, Undersecretary of the Ministry of State for FNC Affairs, attended the conference, in addition to H.E. Dr Saeed Al Ghafli, the Ministry's Aide Undersecretary for FNC Matters; H.E. Shamsa Saleh, CEO of the Dubai Female Facility; and agents from the Ministry of Community Development, the Federal Young People Structure, the Federal National Council, the National Media Council (NMC), the General Female's Union, the Sex Balance Council, and also a host of females's empowerment organisations in the UAE.
" Today's meeting attracted in reps from government entities and also civil-society establishments working to support as well as equip women," stated H.E. Tariq Hilal Lootah. It reflects the great faith that the UAE has in women and their role in the development efforts transforming the country. Emirati women have ventured into all sectors and proven themselves to be a fundamental component in promoting the UAEs status around the world.
"These achievements were implemented by the constant empowerment from the UAE's sensible management, that has always relied on ladies and their duty in driving success as well as quality across administrative, financial and also political fields," H.E. included, asserting that the UAE is a leader in the area and the world in regards to women's participation. H.E. Lootah lauded the immense duty played by Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Female's Union, Head of state of the Supreme Council for Parenthood and Youth, as well as Supreme Chairwoman of the Household Advancement Structure, in supporting and empowering women in the UAE.
The Women Empowerment Board consists of Ministry of Area Development, the Federal Youth Structure, the Federal National Council, the National Media Council, the General Women's Union, as well as the Gender Balance Council.
Also on the Committee are agents from several womens empowerment organisations operating in the UAE, namely: Women Renaissance Association in Dubai, Sharjah Womens Union Association, Umm Al Moumineen Womens Association in Ajman, Women Association Society in Umm Al Quwain, Womens Renaissance Association in Ras Al Khaimah, and the Court of H.H. the Ruler of Fujairah.
