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7/24/24, 11:40 AM Ministry of State for Federal National Council Affairs organises interactive session promoting political participation among Emirati …

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 also highlighted their achievements within the Federal
National Council. The session served as an awareness-raising platform, emphasising the

critical role played by women parliamentary staff in discussing issues of concern to various
segments of the community, particularly women. The duo also shared the key skills that

should be developed to enhance the prospects for success for those aspiring to participate in
parliamentary life.

Additionally, Ahlam Al-Lamki highlighted the role of the General Women’s Union in

encouraging Emirati women to engage in parliamentary activities, in cooperation with strategic
partners, including the Ministry of State for Federal National Council Affairs which serves as
the National Elections Committee. The Ministry is responsible for supervising all operational

matters of the Committee, including administrational, financial, and technical functions. As the
session concluded, Al-Lamki reiterated the commitment of the General Women's Union to

advance its efforts and initiatives to aid in the enhancement of the role of Emirati women in
political life, establishing political empowerment of women as a fundamental pillar of the vision

of the Emirati Union and a key focus of its strategies.

The Ministry of State for Federal National Council Affairs is dedicated to implementing the
political empowerment program. Through various initiatives, they aim to prepare more
engaging and influential citizens, familiarise individuals with the workings of parliamentary life,

and highlight the significance of the Federal National Council's legislative and auditory

functions in serving the country and fulfilling the aspirations of its citizens. Furthermore, these
initiatives seek to support national strategies and visions that bolster the country's leadership
across different sectors.

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