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Press Release
Ministry of State for Federal National Council Affairs organises
interactive session promoting political participation among Emirati
Women
Abu Dhabi, July 22, 2024: In collaboration with the General Women's Union, the Ministry of State for
Federal National Council Affairs (MFNCA) organised an interactive session titled, ‘Political
Empowerment Dialogue,’ highlighting the significance of nurturing the culture of political participation
among Emirati women.
Held at the headquarters of the General Women's Union in Abu Dhabi, this initiative is part of MFNCA's
ongoing efforts to promote awareness of the parliamentary life and political participation within all
segments of society in the UAE. The session covered various aspects that emphasise the significance of
active political participation, introduced participants to the Federal National Council's achievements,
and promoted the concepts of good citizenship, strong national loyalty, and dedication to wise
leadership.
The discussion featured participation from Federal National Council members Hashima Yasser Al-Afari
and Aisha Khamis Al Dhanhani, moderated by Ahlam Said Al-Lamki, Director of the Department of
Research and Development at the General Women's Union. The discussion focused on the importance
of women’s political participation and the role of the General Women’s Union in nurturing this culture
among national women, thereby contributing to the future of parliamentary life in the UAE. The
outstanding experience of the two members of the Council at the fifth session of the 2023 elections of
the Federal National Council and the achievements of Emirati women in the parliamentary life of the
country were also discussed.
Hashima Yasser Al-Afari and Aisha Khamis Al Dhanhani shared aspects of their personal experiences
from the fifth edition of the Federal National Council elections, focusing on the motivations behind their
parliamentary involvement, and the challenges and success factors in their electoral campaigns. They
